Outlines a procedure for establishing a catalog library system of manufacturers' catalogs for architectural firms. (Author)

Independent laboratories have tested insulating aluminum glass framing systems, and several manufacturers have recently published test results for their systems. (Author)

The annual Exhibit in Print is intended to give school business officials the opportunity to tour an exhibit hall much like the ones at major conventions and annual meetings. The special section contains information about the companies that serve the educational community--their products, services, techniques, and case histories. (Author/MLF)

Describes a low cost alarm system that schools can use to detect intruders. (MLF)

It is important for teachers to understand both their eye care needs and the services offered in the eye care market in order to make intelligent decisions regarding their own needs. (LH)

Offers a detailed discussion of competitive assessment, an efficient and cost-effective method to evaluate competitive products. Describes its three phases: numerical scoring, building a best-of-breed model, and determining the gap between the best-of-breed model and another product. (SR)

Presents the history of the journal "Consumer Reports" and its efforts to inform and educate the public about the reliability of consumer products. (MDH)

Describes the complexities of ISO 9000, a set of generic quality standards to which any commercial firm wishing to do business with a member firm of the European Economic Community will have to comply. Describes opportunities for professional technical communicators in providing the required product documentation. (SR)

Offers a personal view of international technical communication. Discusses computer-assisted translation, machine translation, machine interpreting, and the future of international technical communication. (SR)

Discusses school locker characteristics and evaluation steps to consider before purchasing them. Locker door features are highlighted and the importance of knowing the degree of personal storage, strength, and security needs is addressed. (GR)

States that it is theoretically, educationally, and pragmatically imperative that business and technical communicators become familiar with and informed about the legal issues surrounding products liability. Discusses the theories of negligence, breach of warranty, and strict liability. Offers guidelines for writing and organizing to avoid…

Despite a lack of evidence that subliminal messages experimentally embedded in advertisements produce predictable effects, many people believe they know what "subliminal advertising" is and believe that it is used and that it works. A study investigated this belief. Subjects, 206 Fostoria, Ohio residents, were given two questionnaires…

Guidelines are offered to help school carpet buyers avoid disappointments and costly selection mistakes. (Author)

State educational publications are categorized under the following headings: (1) annual updates to the South Carolina School Statistical Report Series, (2) other publications updated annually, (3) position papers, (4) publications produced for other offices in the State Department of Education, (5) newsletters produced for other offices, (6)…

This booklet, published by the National Association of Manufacturers, provides an overview of some aspects of consumerism in America. Chapters deal with: (1) consumerism in general; (2) consumer protection laws--a chronological listing; (3) questions and answers--answers are provided through quotations, primarily from persons involved in…