Briefly discusses diffusion theory as an orientation for understanding why an individual becomes a videotex user, and reports the results of an early videotex pilot test, Channel 2000, which indicated that it was perceived less favorably as users gained more experience in its use. (MBR)

According to Peirce, diagrammatic constructions are represented by words in a sentence, an algebraic formula, or a graphic display. They are the basis of all valid reasoning and provide significant means for discovering unexpected truths. Sources and uses of diagrams in education are discussed in relation to Peirce's ideas. Nineteen references are…

Discusses report titled "Libraries, Publishers, and Photocopying: Final Report of Surveys Conducted for the United States Copyright Office," by King Research, Inc. Six surveys of library photocopying in general, specific recording by an interlibrary request log, publishers, and library users as they use copying machines are described.…

A pilot study of a computer-based communications system, Terminals for Managers, suggests that people do not necessarily attribute greater benefits to using computer-based messaging as they gain experience, and that they prefer different media depending upon the task, their organizational status, attributes of the medium, and their own…

Suggests evaluation strategies (principles of procedure) for use by curriculum evaluators who work in the "illuminative,""responsive," and "democratic" modes. Principles include independence, disinterest, negotiated access, negotiation of boundaries, negotiation of accounts, publication, confidentiality, and accountability. (DB)

Describes a survey made in 1976 among the users of 35 patent libraries in the member countries of the European Community. Findings present sources of users, frequency of visits, types of users, and specific comments from users, including their willingness to pay for services. (Author/JD)

Analyzes four studies indicating that newspaper penetration is (1) declining nationally, (2) varies significantly in different regions of the United States, and (3) increases with increased urbanization. (FL)

Reports a study of the distribution of use among users of a short loan collection in an academic library. Results indicate the most active one-third of all users generate between two-thirds and three-quarters of all use. A brief list of references is provided. (Author/SW)

Discusses results from an experimental study which measured user and journal publisher acceptance of microfiche editions and hardware performance at Wayne State University Libraries. Study results prompted a full-scale acquisition program of currently available microform materials. A profile of six microfiche collections for academic libraries is…

Describes a study undertaken to determine the extent to which health sciences libraries and librarians are involved in audiovisual and instructional technology. (Author/FM)

This examination of the potential uses of the OCLC (Ohio College Library Center) system in public service areas of libraries discusses anticipated use of a public access OCLC terminal in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library of the University of Michigan, including a description of preparations and preliminary findings on its use. (Author)

Behavior of patrons choosing between a person sitting at a counter and one sitting at a desk at each of two reference points was observed at the reference department during remodeling at the M. D. Anderson Library of the University of Houston. Results showed a statistically relevant preference for the counter. (Author/JD)

The average citation per article in chemistry by age of citation is related to the Poisson frequency distribution. This provides a formula for calculation of a half-life for chemistry which depends on the structure of the research front exhibited in the literature. (Author/FM)

Describes undergraduate use patterns of newspapers on microfilm at the University of Illinois and presents criteria, such as number of titles, dates requested, and existence of indexes, that should be considered when purchasing microfilmed newspapers in order to maximize benefits. (Author)

Describes a two-phase study at Polk Library of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh that (1) found an apparent fallacy in the statistical procedure developed by Trueswell and (2) concluded that obsolescence could best explain the poor circulation record of little used books. (Author/JD)