A list of 25 English language arts journals, including the names of the sponsoring organizations, the names and addresses of the editors, and brief descriptions of the contents and editorial policies of the journals. (DD)

A study evaluated the relevance of the journal collection at the National Enforcement Investigation Center based on journals retrieved from online SDI searches. Use of the method to select the most relevant journals for a given user group are discussed. (KP)

British colonial rule created an internal market for books in the English Language. How this market has affected the publishing industry is discussed. (MBR)

Reports on a study of citation patterns in international communication articles in "Journalism Quarterly" from 1964 through 1973. (GW)

This article reports the results of an experiment by college graduate students to measure the knowledge gained from reading selected Federal Reserve Bank Review articles as compared to reading the scholarly literature on which the Review articles were based. (Author/JR)

Although the economic picture is a serious one for large publishers, it is a question of survival for small independent firms, according to speakers at a recent Stanford University conference on publishing. 250 participants at the conference spoke on their beliefs on the future of book publishing. (Editor/RK)

Analysis of reader response to fictional characters defined four factors: evaluation, dynamism, sex appeal, and temperament. (KS)

Summarizes the results of content analyses of eight mass-circulation magazines in order to provide insight into the types and extent of environmental information presented in the 1970s. (KS)

A resource list is provided of 24 available computer technology periodicals which have been developed or adapted to meet the specialized needs of blind and visually impaired computer users. Title, description of scope, publisher, and subscription information are provided. (JW)

Describes the purpose, scope, and methodology of an annual survey of periodicals prices and reports results of 1987 study. Tables present data on subject categories in various rank orders, average of average annual percentages of increase since 1978, and prices compared to the Consumer Price Index. (EM)

Elaborates on some serious and not so serious criticisms of the American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD). Addresses the content of the "Journal of Counseling & Development," the choice of topics for the journal, the review process, and standards for publication. (Author/ABB)

Responds to Weinrach's criticism of the American Association for Counseling and Development (AACD) and its journals. Finds Weinrach's article effective in inspiring reexamination of the AACD's practices and policies. (ABB)

Describes the historical development of "Top of the News" and a study that examined how well the publication serviced the interests of youth librarians. The areas discussed include categories of materials printed; types, length, authors, and subjects of feature items; and the focus on age levels and types of libraries. (CLB)

Describes resources that trainers can use to tap into both academic and street knowledge about training and human resource development (HRD). Includes information about books, journals, professional associations, seminars, and online databases. (JOW)

The ISU/ChiLDES bibliographic database, a nonprofit computerized database dedicated to language acquisition, currently consists of nearly 1,900 annotated bibliographic references to journal articles dating back to 1972. (CB)