Looks at magazine ads since the 1960s and concludes that more ads now have blacks and depict more blacks in professional roles. (FL)

An index is presented for estimating structural influences of interdependent subgroups, or parties, that accounts for the parties' indirect dependencies and assigns them weight appropriate to their network position. Indices of overall importance and subgroup importance are illustrated by the influence of 24 journals within five areas of…

A step-by-step guide to conducting readership surveys by computer is presented. Planning a computerized survey, handling the responses, and analyzing the data are discussed. (MLW)

Notes that the influential periodical has shifted its emphasis from informative articles to theoretical ones and has become more parochial and less cosmopolitan. (FL)

An examination of articles on learning disabilities published between 1963 and 1984 in popular periodicals revealed that learning disabilities are viewed as neurophysiological in origin and that remedial interventions should include multiple instructional methods and accommodate the individual aptitudes of the learner. (Author/DB)

Some basic tips on writing periodical articles about research are provided: (1) learn to work with scientists and (2) ask for appropriate background material before an interview. Research questions, interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and verifying results are discussed. (MLW)

"Counselor Education and Supervision" originated in 1961. Changes in content of the ensuing 25 volumes are indicative of the evolution of the profession. The content of the articles was analyzed, producing 51 categories and five cross-referenced categories. Data on authors and type of counselor for whom the article was written were gathered.…

There have been 1,141 authors representing 382 agencies who have contributed to volumes 0 through 25 of "Counselor Education and Supervision." Reports and acknowledges the major individual contributors and institutional sources of works published in the journal. (Author/ABB)

Offers several suggestions for "breaking into print." Gives four approaches to writing: the three domain approach; writing as personal reflection; writing as an act of persuasion; and writing as rhythm. (Author/ABB)

Describes the need for bibliographic instruction and the benefits of providing in-class bibliographic instruction by librarians in lower and upper division psychology courses. (JDH)

Lists associations and other resources that provide materials and services for the visually impaired. (HOD)

Examines pictorial representations of men, women, boys, and girls in popular computer magazines through content analysis. Results show (1) many stereotypic portrayals and (2) women overrepresented as clerical workers and sex objects and in passive roles vis-a-vis computers. Gives observations regarding effects of stereotypes on females. (Author/SA)

Reports on a content analysis of "Reader's Digest" indicating that there is some validity to the notion that it is unchanging. Notes that the percentages of articles in some important categories, specifically those discussing controversial issues, have remained consistent over 40 years. (FL)

Reports an evaluation of the perceived visibility and quality of human development journals in France, Great Britain, and West Germany. Overall, the dominance of English-language journals (and especially American journals) is notable. Achieving particular international prominence were "Child Development,""Developmental…

Reviews the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, an online special database of the Research Libraries Information Network that analyzes the contents of journals, listing only those articles dealing with architecture. Access and fees, access points, browsing, and search strategies are covered and examples are given. (EJS)