The distribution of reading-research citations was investigated in three populations of journals. The rule of Pareto-like distribution was confirmed as appropriate for determining the number of journals that would contribute half the citations in populations of 26 to 112 journals. In populations of 42 to 112 journals, 24% to 29% of the…

Provided is an annotated bibliography with approximately 350 entries relating to the education and training of deaf blind individuals. The booklet is divided into three parts: part one contains references to books published by, for and/or about the deaf blind over a period of more than 130 years; part two contains references to articles published…

The 12 papers collected in this volume were written by graduate students in a magazine publishing seminar conducted at the Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois. Papers discuss a range of topics related to contemporary magazines and are of interest to editors, publishers, journalism educators, and students.…

In the terms of this annotated bibliography, science fiction is defined as literature in which the author departs from some situation in the present and constructs a world which might exist at some time in the future. The bibliography lists more than 280 science fiction novels, short stories, and anthologies; 7 magazines devoted primarily to…

In form of an interview with the editors and staff members of "BBC Modern English," goals and structures of this magazine for juvenile and adult language learners are outlined. The problems discussed include: linguistic progression, text contents and types of exercises. (Text is in German.) (IFS/MS)

Free secondary language arts materials and programs available from non-commercial TV networks are described. (JH)

Discusses six journal articles which deal with monolingualism and simultaneous reading. The articles are found in "Die Neueren Sprachen,""Praxis des neusprachlichen Unterrichts," and "Zielsprache Englisch." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The proposition is examined that large-scale photocopying, such as that practiced by the British Library Lending Division, affects the sales of journals. It is concluded that economic difficulties experienced by journal publishers and the increased demand on the BLLD are unrelated, though both owe something to the economic pressure on libraries.…

Studies the nature of contemporary male and female sexuality by examining male and female reaction to viewing nudity of the opposite sex in "Playgirl" and "Playboy" magazines. (MH)

Explains the practical journal usage technique currently being employed at the Case Western Reserve University Libraries, showing how a stable segregation of used and unused volumes and titles is possible. A method for rating the relative liability of the unused titles is provided. (JD)

Represents an expansion of the 1977 United States reply to UNESCO's annual questionnaire that solicits information from each country for its bimonthly "Bibliography, Documentation, Terminology." Included are a National Bibliography, divided into media categories; current bibliographies, listed by subject; and a bibliography of…

Examines the hypothesis that citation patterns parallel readership patterns in sociology. A stratified random sample of sociologists was asked to record the social science journals they regularly read; these journals were ranked by frequency and then compared to Baughman's list of the most frequently cited journals. (Author)

Editors of 33 library journals were surveyed to identify the number of unsolicited manuscripts received and published annually, and to examine the process for selecting those to be published. The findings reveal a high rejection rate (77.3 percent) with little reliance on external judges to review potential articles. (Author/JAB)

Selection of non-print media is often less well-considered than that of books, resulting in the purchase of inappropriate materials and the wasting of money. Ways in which librarians can expand available funds by careful selection are suggested, and a list of sources for media selection is included. (Author/MBR)

Provides citations and descriptions of 23 articles related to the areas of radio, television, newspaper and magazine publishing, wire service, cartooning, photography, and newsreel history. (KS)