The National Forum on Education Statistics (Forum) organized the Education Data Privacy Working Group to explore how state and local education agencies (SEAs and LEAs) can support best practices at the school level to protect the confidentiality of student data in day-to-day instructional and administrative tasks. Many of the best practices…

A list of science-related computer bulletin board systems is presented. Entries include geographic area, phone number, and a short explanation of services. Also included are the addresses and phone numbers of selected commercial services. (KR)

Provides a comprehensive 1998-99 directory of suppliers and product manufacturers for school- and business-facility needs, as well as a directory of design professionals organized by U.S. geographical region. Educational associations that support the education industry are also listed. (GR)

To become efficient Internet searchers, students and teachers need to learn online search skills. Discusses hierarchical subject directories (Yahoo) and search engines (Excite, Lycos, Alta Vista, HotBot); lists top search engines and their universal resource locators (URL). Provides examples of search strings; outlines search tips, and a…

Provides a buyers' guide to child care center liability insurance that defines some of the terminology used by insurance agents and brokers. Lists child care center liability insurance carriers. (BB)

This book characterizes and organizes the extensive art information in cyberspace on the Internet. The book shows how to locate visual and text data on the Internet and how to evaluate and supplement that data with material from other information formats to produce quality research results. The book is divided into three parts, each with a…

Provides citations and annotations of basic information sources for selected aspects of online databases and services, as well as suggestions on where and how to make professional contacts with groups and associations in the field. This is the first "outing" of the journal's new column on online services. (JD)

Provides several directories for college and university administrators to use when purchasing school products or services. Alphabetical listings are provided for products and services, suppliers and manufacturers to education facilities/business market, and a regional breakdown of architectural and consulting firms specializing in education…

Database documentation is provided for users of a data file consisting of a directory of all main public libraries in the United States. The directory development survey began with the mailing of a computer printout containing listings of each state's public libraries to the chief officer of the appropriate state library agency for updating. A…

This resource guide provides the user who is considering purchasing microfiche equipment with annotated citations of: (1) books which include general selection guidelines and criteria for the purchase of many types of audiovisual equipment, (2) directories and guides that are useful for descriptions of equipment and in the comparison of different…

This action guide reflects the discussions and recommendations of the Goals 2000 Education Action Planning Process. The booklet includes a summary checklist of critical actions that must be taken by those working at the national, state, and local levels to advance the arts in the Goals 2000 education improvement process. The sections of the…

Presents an alphabetical product index; a listing of products and services, along with the companies that supply them; descriptions of free-brochures and other material from key suppliers; a detailed examination of product information; and a directory of educational-related associations. Supplier and article indexes conclude the guide. (GR)

Receiving and Processing Information Directly (RAPID) is a directory designed to facilitate the identification of interstate migrant families. The directory contains instructions for using the RAPID notification form, a means of rapidly communicating intended destinations of migrant families. Use of the form is designed to help identify interstate…

Descriptions of facilities and centers built specifically for the arts and completed during the 1970s are included in this catalogue--a sequel to one published two years ago. The description of each building includes a brief listing of the specifications, cost, architects and other consultants responsible for the design, and an information…

This paper prepared for the Task Force on the Role of School Library Media Programs in Networking reviews the role of networking in such programs, lists the objectives of networking for library consortia, and discusses such topics as the benefits and disadvantages of participation in these organizations, prerequisites and criteria for networking,…