This article addresses a significant problem with transformative learning theory; namely, that it is increasingly being used to refer to almost any instance of learning. This article offers several points of clarity to resolve this problem. First, it portrays a subtle but important evolution in the way the theory has been used in the literature…

In auditory warning design the idea of the strength of the association between sound and referent has been pivotal. Research has proceeded via constructing classification systems of signal-referent associations and then testing predictions about ease of learning of different levels of signal-referent relation strength across and within different…

Although publications of conferences may be handled as either serials or monographs, at present there are no definitive guidelines. The Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, International Standard Bibliographic Description for monographic publications, and practices at the Library of Congress, and the University of Iowa Libraries are discussed.…

Describes features of Bliss Bibliographic Classification (BC2) that make it thesaurus-compatible and a source for thesaurus compilers: facet analysis, terminology source, thesaural relationship source, and updating ease. Problems with using BC2 as a thesaurus source are also considered, and two thesauri based on BC2 are described. (MBR)

The Canadian article explores some of the implications of assigning handicapped children to two commonly used categories: learning disabilities and hearing impairments. (Author/DLS)

Revised instructions of Library of Congress on indirect subdivision of topical headings are analyzed from the points of view of feasibility, cost-effectiveness, and usefulness for historical and/or geographical aspects of a topic. The use of direct subdivision for regions according to previous LC practice is proposed for areas in the U.S.…

The second national conference on consolidation of rural schools and transportation of pupils was called by the United States Commissioner of Education and held at Cleveland, Ohio, February 26, 1923. Twenty-three States were represented. Those in attendance included State commissioners of education, rural-school workers from State departments of…