This guide is divided into two sections; a Product Directory listing product groups subdivided into individual products with the names of the firms that supply them, and the Suppliers Directory, which lists each firm, the full address and all branches, telephone number(s), and products and services available. (Author/JL)

Describes keyword, site, protocol, time, client, and user blocking and Platform for Internet Content Selection (PICS), a Web rating system. Provides evaluations of five commercially available filters (Internet filters block content, keywords, sites, or a combination of these) and sample questions to evaluate filters. (PEN)

Discusses advantages of monitors (television sets without circuitry to receive pictures off the air; in consumer electronics, term refers to units with or without speakers and/or with or without tuners), noting resolution (details of picture measured in lines), audio possibilities, and industrial/educational monitors. Examples of currently…

Briefly discusses some of the factors to be considered in selecting instructional software for microcomputers and presents an annotated list of instructional computer programs recommended by the authors for first purchase in developing software collections. A list of distributors is attached. (JL)

Pointing out that quality large-screen television projection, although it may be satisfactory, is still inferior to that of 16mm film, this article describes the characteristics, costs, advantages, and disadvantages of different types of systems. Specific models of each type are mentioned. (CHC)

Presents information on the different types of data projectors, to help librarians make a smart selection for their library. Describes multimedia projectors; document cameras; large-screen televisions, monitors, and flat panels; electronic whiteboards, and identifies uses, manufacturers, and prices. Notes three important ways that data projectors…

Presents extensive multimedia listing of new and forthcoming films, videocassettes, filmstrips, slides, transparencies, discs and tapes, games, and multimedia kits released between April and December 1982. Materials are arranged under 77 subject headings and by medium within each area. A table of contents and a directory of distributors are…

Discusses areas to be considered in planning for an automated system for a school library including standards; networking; hardware; cost; order of conversion; retrospective conversion; non-print bibliographic records; vendor reputation; integration with school management software; and subject access. Microcomputer integrated systems,…