Fifteen educational human resource directories and files--compilations of information about individuals with certain areas of expertise who can provide assistance to educators--are described in this document. Five criteria were used to determine which directories would be included: (1) lists individuals, (2) searchable by index(es), (3) available…

Lists 35 sources of clip art (reproducible copyright-free illustrations). Each entry includes ordering information and a brief annotation. Suggestions for the use of clip art are also provided. (MES)

Designed primarily for parents of children with genetic disorders, the booklet provides information about parent groups. Part 1 describes parent groups, including organization, types of groups, and methods of outreach. A sample letter of invitation to attend a parent group and an outline of the initial meeting is included along with a list of…

The functions and guidelines governing the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) are outlined in this handbook. Beginning with the history, structure, and membership composition of AIAW, the handbook then presents a general organization chart and describes the committees of the Executive Board. The constitution and bylaws are…

This compilation consists of pertinent submission information for journals or periodicals that have been known to accept unsolicited articles dealing with teacher education in general. Many of the publications listed may also entertain manuscripts with a subject matter emphasis. An effort has been made to exclude those publications focusing on…

This directory was compiled in partial fulfillment of one of the Educational Services Committee's main objectives: to assist Edison Electric Institute (EEI) member companies to initiate, expand, and evaluate their educational activities. The publication contains three main parts. The first is a statement of guidelines for educational programs at…

Describes computer-based voice recognition technology, including disadvantages; identifies vocabulary, training requirements, and ability to understand continuous speech as the basic characteristics of voice-recognition systems; describes applications in education and industry; suggests guidelines for design and implementation; and discusses…

Designed for educators requesting information from ERIC and for the search intermediary who channels educators' requests to a search service, this updated guide explains in non-technical language the steps involved in preparing a computer search for the ERIC database. A beginning section on how to initiate a search discusses the choice of a…

This directory contains information on the nature and availability of curriculum guidelines for education and training programs in geriatrics and gerontology. The curriculum guidelines or model curricula were prepared by professional associations or with federal support, most notably through the Administration on Aging or the Health Resources and…

Funding for school safety projects is often difficult to find. This bulletin discusses appropriate federal agencies where funding for school safety projects may be available, tips on writing a proposal, a contact list for education funding sources, and information resources. (Author/MLF)

This document is an annual guide that serves as the organizational handbook and directory of the Bibliographic Instruction Section (BIS) of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL). It contains five sections: the organizational structure of the BIS, procedural information such as bylaws and the responsibilities of officers and…

This guide of the Bibliographic Instruction Section (BIS) of the Association of College and Resource Libraries (ACRL) serves as the organizational handbook and directory of BIS officers and committee members. The handbook opens with a description of the organizational structure of BIS. BIS is composed of an Executive Committee, an Advisory…

This workbook, which was provided for the participants in a 1988 Texas State Library workshop on CD-ROM (Compact Disc-Read Only Memory) technology for libraries, begins with a series of outlines of workshop topics. These topics include: (1) standards for and the creation and operation of CD-ROM; (2) types of CD-ROM products; (3) procurement…

Representing a continuing effort to document and track legislative activity on issues critical to families, this publication provides a compilation of brief summaries of all legislation enacted up to the end of August, 1989 by 48 states and Puerto Rico. Included are bills covering 16 major public policy topics related to children, youth, and…

Grants have been made to eight states (Alabama, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Washington, and Wisconsin) to develop a system of occupational information for career seeking individuals. Program objectives are to publicize careers available, provide knowledge of information centers, counseling, and training programs for these…