Collective practical work, which can involve larger groups of students in the experimental process, is suggested as an approach to teaching research techniques in information science. Basic rules for such work and sample experiments are presented. (6 references) (Author/KE)

The functions of racism in American schools and libraries are explored to identify the points at which racism can be expected, and to comprehend the functions it serves in order that racism can be eradicated in these institutions. (NH)

The advancement of science through information transfer and the role of operations research and information science in this process are re-examined by the author in terms of the rise of technological disillusionment, scientific recession and concern with the limits of growth. (21 references) (Author/KE)

A description of several resource learning centers in English schools, including storage methods and retrieval systems. (AK)

The organization of this compilation of data on public libraries serving large populations is alphabetical by the name of the town in which the reporting system is located. This report arms many directors to wage the battle of the budget. (4 references) (Author/NH)

The author lists selected books in Chinese and other languages which are helpful in establishing Chinese personal names for cataloging purposes. Each entry in this 21-item bibliography is described or evaluated from a cataloger's standpoint. (SJ)

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The effectiveness and efficiency of five index languages in the subject area of library and information science are compared. Full details of the text and retrieval results are presented. (17 references) (Author/NH)

Discusses library furniture which resembles hot dogs and mustard pots. (PG)

The former representative of ALA in Washington, D.C., presents highlights of her fifteen years of service, along with a chronology of federal library legislation and insights into securing Congressional support. (KE)

A new public library has been designed as a series of three interconnected pavilions stepping down from one major street to another -- thoroughly contemporary, but still respectful of the colonial character of its surroundings. (Author)

The experimental test described in this article shows that productivity in regard to the subject literature supporting the school library media center concept increases or decreases in correspondence with the amount of federal funds made available for each fiscal year. (6 references) (Author)

Two measures of effectiveness for university libraries are constructed: the primary, defined over the total population of users, considers the number of information items desired, number of satisfactorily answered inquires, and number of users; while the secondary, total population is divided into subsets according to similarity of user needs. (13…

A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of a set of computer based teaching materials within a graduate library reference course. Evaluation of the materials and techniques was conducted for the purpose of revision and to determine the overall effectiveness of the materials as integral parts of the course. (6 references) (Author)