Looks at microcomputers manufactured by Altos Computer Systems, Cromemco, Exidy, Intelligent Systems, Intertec Data Systems, Mattel, Nippon Electronics, Northstar, Personal Micro Computers, and Sinclair. (Part I of this article, examining other computers, appeared in the May 1981 issue.) Journal availability: Hayden Publishing Company, 50 Essex…

Begins a two-part look at some of the personal computers now on the market. Discusses microcomputers being offered by Apple, Atari, Commodore (PET), Heath, Hewlett-Packard, Ohio Scientific, Osborne, Radio Shack (TRS-80), and Texas Instruments. Journal availability: Hayden Publishing Company, 50 Essex Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. (Author/SJL)

Explains the basic features of floppy disk and hard disk computer storage systems and the purchasing decisions which must be made, particularly in relation to certain popular microcomputers. A disk vendors directory is included. Journal availability: Hayden Publishing Company, 50 Essex Street, Rochelle Park, NJ 07662. (SJL)

This bibliography, prepared with the information specialist, end-user, and administrator in mind, presents citations to 167 journal articles that provide concrete comparisons of commercially-available microcomputer software packages and hardware equipment. An index divided into software and hardware sections with references to type of comparison…

This study investigates the degree to which relatively low-cost microtechnology devices, e.g., electronic games and calculators, might be considered as aids to learning in the classroom situation. A brief discussion includes an overview of the research that has been done on the use of calculators as learning devices and examples of criticisms of…

This annotated bibliography includes summaries of ten articles and one book dealing with the use, selection, and care of carpeting in schools. In addition to the citations, there is also an introductory section, which discusses the economic rationale for using carpeting in school buildings and offers recommendations for the selection and proper…

Developed for use by students or professionals in education and information or library science seeking national or international resources on computer-assisted instruction, this resource guide is divided into five major sections. The first section includes a glossary of acronyms as well as background information on microcomputers and…

Bibliographic essay presents citations to recent books and articles dealing with problems of providing library services to the disabled, particularly the visually impaired, and to sources that describe technological equipment in detail. Ways to identify libraries that use the equipment to obtain evaluative information are suggested. Twenty-two…

Designed for use by educators and school media specialists, this resource guide identifies some of the major sources of information dealing with the use of microcomputers for instructional purposes in elementary and secondary education. It is also intended to serve as an ongoing guide to the location of up-to-date microcomputer information for…

The Library Association of the City University of New York provides a bibliography of information sources, books, and articles to aid the library in its role as a consumer of materials and equipment. Some subjects covered include furniture, product evaluations, book selection and acquisition, media materials and equipment, periodicals, book costs,…

This curriculum resource guide, one of seven developed by the State of Illinois to present information on new and emerging curricula existing in the nation, can be used as a basis for local educators to determine the resources needed to offer biomedical equipment technician curricula and to initiate curriculum development at the local level.…