A discussion is presented of the advantage of placing school district insurance on a single coverage bid basis (coverage by one company rather than several companies). Various procedures for submitting company bids are considered. (FS)

This report is concerned with criteria for purchasing school insurance on a bid basis. Evaluative factors are outlines for situations in which the bidding procedure may or may not be feasible, and some advantages to purchasing insurance on a bid basis are cited. Tables for bid tabulation and a list of books on insurance company ratings are…

Describes letters of credit and their usefulness in financing computer systems acquisition. Relevant legal policies and the different types and applications of letters of credit are discussed. (1 reference) (MES)

Speed, fill rate, and discount are reasons why it is often preferable for libraries to order directly from publishers rather than through a distributor. Nevertheless, some publishers have decided not to accept orders from libraries and schools. This has had a deleterious effect on libraries and library collections. (MES)

Examined older adults as a potential market for American businesses. Data indicate that in terms of size and income, senior citizens comprise a substantial buying group. Their buying styles, product and service needs, and shopping behavior vary from younger adults and within the older adult population. Strategies for successful marketing are…

Reviews companies to help educators make decisions in selecting microcomputers. Companies include Acorn, Apple, Atari, Coleco, Commodore, Franklin, IBM, Radio Shack, Texas Instruments, and Timex. Indicates that educators cannot simply look for the best deals but need to look at companies that are serious about long-term involvement in quality…

Safety, durability, and maintenance costs should be considered when purchasing playground equipment. Other factors that affect equipment choice are the ages of the children using the playground, whether the playground will double as a public park, and whether the equipment is expandable. (MLF)

A guide to buying and using time-base correctors (TBC) for Video Tape Recordings, with a brief look at the future prospects. (DB)

The selection of an educational data processing facility should not be a one man decision. Discusses some factors to consider when selecting such a system. (Author/JF)

Two out-of-print book buying methods, searching desiderata files against out-of print book catalogs and advertising want lists in The Library Bookseller,'' are compared based on the data collected from a sample of 168 titles. (7 references) (Author)

A directory of products and manufacturers to help solve problems of building and running educational facilities. (Author/RA)