Surveys mailed to institutions known to be active in disseminating drug information as well as colleges of pharmacy indicated that many of today's pharmacy students may not be receiving sufficient drug information training to respond to the drug information needs of other health professionals and the public. (Author/MLW)

Results of a study of the funding patterns of 148 library and information services over a three-year period (1976/77-1978/79) in the Anglophone countries of The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and the Sierra Leone reveal that national governments are the main sources of income. Six references are included. (EJS)

Discusses the design and organization of the Automated Information Centre, a centralized automated scientific and technical information service established within the main organ of Bulgaria's National System for Scientific and Technical Information, with UNESCO and United Nations Development Program assistance. Problems and perspectives for…

Examines the justification of a national information system in Zambia. Highlights include a definition of information; types of information and forms in which it is produced, organized, and transmitted; relevance of information resources to Zambia; need for a national information policy; and the role of existing information centers. Footnotes are…

This article reviews and evaluates literature dealing with choosing software for creation of microcomputer-based in-house databases in the information center. Sections on purchasing versus programing, directories of software, evaluation of software, and sources for software descriptions or reviews are included. Appendices list microcomputer…

Real accountability implies delivering specific, factual data to classroom teachers and administrators on which they can base decisions for improving students' performance. It also implies reporting the specific relationships between use of resources and educational outcome more accurately and concisely to the legislature, the State board of…

Search procedures and techniques used by the Center staff are described; the computerized information systems and traditional resources used and types of search requests received are delineated. (Author/JB)

Describes a general resource center facility at Clear Creek Secondary School where items may be either borrowed, purchased, or rented. Items include cameras, film, and videotapes and casettes; telescopes and microscopes; model kits; carpentry tools and lumber; art supplies; math games; yarn, weaving looms, and sewing machines; typewriters; seeds;…

A process cooling system that provides a proven method of environmental control for computers as well as for occupants. (Author/MLF)

This interview with a former U.S. Commissioner of Education briefly gives his views on personalized education, educational freedom, library centered learning and the concept of learning to learn. (DH)

Some suggestions for planning a resource or instructional media center. (PG)

This article is a summation of several university and university library publications. Subjects covered are automation, university reform and the library, librarians, and the future of university libraries. (6 references) (DH)

A variant of the simulation method of instruction, which allows students to practice the method and detail of the establishment of a company library, is explained. Graduating students who are prepared to plan new special libraries are shown as potential and proper prime movers in the establishment of such library facilities. (4 references) (Author)

Information concerning the latest innovations in instructional methods and materials can now be obtained by forward-looking educational communities. An Instructional Systems Clearinghouse puts technology at the fingertips of those who are interested in educational advantage. (Author)