Lists several books for children which can help them understand their own problems better. Topics include the new baby, muscular dystrophy, blindness, Fear, and psychotic behavior. (JM)

Various sources of information describing audiovisual hardware are discussed. (STS)

Current policies and practices of committees used in university libraries to search for and screen candidates for positions are described, primarily from responses to a survey conducted by the authors. (Author)

The "College Explorer" is a software package (for the 64K Apple II, IBM PC, TRS-80 model III and 4 microcomputers) which aids in choosing a college. The major features of this package (manufactured by The College Board) are described and evaluated. Sample input/output is included. (JN)

This list of 101 compact disc jazz recordings recommended for library acquisition includes brief annotations. (MES)

The recent selection of a new president of the University of Florida, which, because of Florida's Sunshine Laws, was the most public search process ever conducted by a major university is described. The negative effects of public openness on the selection process and the candidates are explored. (MT)

Empirically tests the prediction of the situational specificity hypothesis of personnel selection that states that if the situation is held constant, then validity findings will not vary. Results showed that variation in observed validities is due to statistical and measurement artifacts that are unrelated to situations and settings. (LLL)

This essay addressing problems of library collection weeding suggests that as countermeasure to damage already done, every public library should establish a substantial American Heritage collection of classic Anglo-American authors up to 1900. Inexperienced librarians, rare books and historic preservation, patron complaints, interlibrary loan, and…

Provides criteria for comparing computerized career guidance and information systems, including SIGI, DISCOVER II, C-LECT, CHOICES, MicroSKILLS, GIS, and Career/College Scan. (Author/BH)

This article examines the efficacy and potential of naturalistic methods of inquiry for addressing research questions related to teacher participation in personnel selection decision making in schools. (MT)

This list of 60 microcomputer magazines encountered at newsstands during September 1984 is broken down by specific computer or software coverage. Reviews for 22 magazines note number of pages, advertisements, reviews, and articles, reviewer's opinions, and recommended use. Eight magazines are recommended for most libraries. (EJS)

When selection occurs on the basis of two or more predictors, multivariate restriction of range can reduce various parameters of a validation study. A Statistical Analysis System (SAS) and a Fortran IV program are described that allow for correction of criterion standard deviation(s) and zero-order validities. (Author)

Uses three economic concepts (variable costs, taxes, and discounting) to show that previous utility formulas can produce upwardly biased utility estimates. Presents a utility model to adjust for such bias, and provides a more complete and precise utility definition. (JAC)

A history of children's literature shows that only recently has book selection provided a dilemma of choice for children's librarians. (PF)

Textbook Adoption: The process, in place in twenty-one states, of reviewing textbooks according to state guidelines and then mandating specific books that schools must use, or lists of approved textbooks that schools must choose from. It consistently produces second-rate textbooks that replicate the same flaws and failings over and over again.…