How the San Diego Unified School District saves time and money by efficient material control. (Author)

A weary veteran from the acquisitions department describes an endless struggle. (Author)

Humorous fantasy of things that might go wrong when a school district purchases a "Lemon" computer. (MLF)

Discusses consumer and industrial videodisc systems for information storage including cost, technology utilized, formats, and features. Reflective and transmissive laser optical systems are described, as well as the grooved and grooveless mechanical systems. Tables containing product data are included. (JJD)

Suggests practical measures for evaluating computer hardware. (JL)

Improvement of turnover (the rate of merchandise activity in a store) can mean more sales and more profits for college stores. Some ways to improve merchandise turnover include improved store layout, merchandise mix, and purchasing techniques. (MLW)

Explains how schools can purchase computer software. Lists are presented of (1) sources of published evaluations of selected software, (2) publications which contain names and sources of programs, and (3) magazines providing program listings appropriate for classroom use. (CT)

Outlines the major questions which should be considered by an individual purchasing commercially packaged software for use on a personal computer. (JL)

Presents a list of questions about costs and program needs that an educator should consider before purchasing a microcomputer. (SJL)

School buses approach individual custom design when all the options and accessories have been chosen. Available options and accessories are listed. (Author/MLF)

A multiplicity of software products are available for human resource management applications. The aim of this article is to assist personnel managers in negotiating contracts with vendors of such software products. (Author/MLF)

The inflationary spiral, coupled with restrictive bidding practices, has been costly to colleges and universities. Results of a survey of at least one higher education institution in each of the contiguous 48 states shows the legally established maximum beyond which bids are required and when the maximum was established. (Author/MLF)

The growing popularity of video cassette recorders (VCR) and video cameras is opening up new frontiers in communications and entertainment. A glossary of the most commonly used video terms was compiled to aid in the informed selection of a VCR system. (Author/MLF)

Recommends the use of an inexpensive TRS-80 system that can be adapted to simulate many of the electronic editing functions of a VDT. Points out some of its limitations but emphasizes the significant savings involved. (TJ)

Presents a step-by-step process for controlling costs, guaranteeing prompt service, and generally making the task of purchasing equipment for a new school easier. (Author/IRT)