Provides a decision table that uses the difference in online and offline printing charges for a specified format, and the online connect charges in a database, to determine which mode of printing will cost the least. Methods for eliminating duplicate citations in printouts from searches of multiple databases are also described. (CLB)

Proposes the development of a system of "discourse punctuation" that would present printed information more efficiently by designing layout to show the reader the organization of ideas, using such devices as boxes, brackets, and marginal notes to highlight comparisons and contrasts, emphases, relationships, and the relative importance of ideas.…

This guide describes the publishing process, for the author with a manuscript waiting to be published. Separate chapters discuss how to approach a publisher, how a publisher evaluates a proposal or manuscript, how to understand and negotiate a book contract, how to prepare a final manuscript, how a manuscript is processed by a publisher, how a…

This paper discusses and outlines procedures for obtaining a hard copy of the graphic output of a microcomputer or "dumping a graphic" using the Apple Dot Matrix Printer with the Apple Parallel Interface Card, and the Imagewriter Printer with the Apple Super Serial Interface Card. Hardware configurations and instructions for high…

Focusing on the production and utilization of printing processes in constructing effective visuals for teaching, this bulletin contains articles on the silk screening stencil process, use of a similar process with a portable mimeograph, and the hectograph process. The first article lists equipment needed to make a silk screen, steps in building…

This handbook offers guidance to a person with written material to be reproduced and prepared for mailing. It provides tips on the preparation of copy for the printer, proofreading suggestions, preliminary ideas for design and format, hints for selecting paper and type style, information on printing and binding, and suggestions for mailing. (TJ)

Guidelines for the development of policies and procedures concerning copyrights at colleges and universities are presented. Emphasis is placed on a general statement on institutional policies, scope of the copyright, materials subject to copyright, statement of institutional copyright policy, definition of copyrightable materials, determination of…

Describes the process of "canning"--applying textile pigment or dye to cloth by moving a pigment-filled can across the fabric to create a linear design. This printing process is described as low-cost, easy, and suitable for all age and artistic levels. (Author/SJL)

Presents a guide to for-profit library publishing of reprints, original manuscripts, and smaller items. Discussed are creation of a publications panel to manage finances and preparation, determining prices of items, and drawing up author contracts. (SW)

Points out the necessity for college newspapers to ask for bids from several printers. Suggests several basic considerations that should be part of the bids, indicates some optional services that might be used during the year, and urges colleges to ask for references. (TJ)

One of a series of digests on topics related to the marketing of cooperative education, this digest discusses publication basics for cooperative education professionals. Designed to provide the kind of nuts and bolts information to be kept at hand for review before beginning any printing project, the digest discusses: (1) simplicity in the…

Gives a step-by-step demonstration and explanation of the thermo-etch process, an intaglio print process which uses a heated stylus to draw on plastic plates. (Author/SJL)

Gives advice on starting up a small printing unit in rural areas for use with adult education activities. Among the items discussed are: (1) resources needed, (2) staffing requirements, (3) equipment, (4) materials production, (5) financing, and (6) future development. (LLS)

Specific procedures for planning, producing, distributing, and evaluating newsletters are provided in this guide intended for the staff of voluntary organizations who have limited or no prior editing experience. Topics covered include the functions and purposes of a newsletter; staff qualifications and duties, and the organization of a newsletter…

This handbook for how to publish a newsletter for educational associations is divided into ten short sections. The sections discuss such topics as analyzing the audience, the makeup of the editorial board, what should go into a newsletter, ways to get the news, aids for the editor, writing simply and clearly, planning layout, printing, following…