Deals with conceptualization of problems of information, the empirical results obtained in the program of action launched by the Centro Latinoamericano de Documentacion Economica y Social (CLADES), and the proposal to establish interorganizational cooperation and coordination to draw up a regional plan for information development. A 17-item…

This description of the video film production program of the Tucson Public Library focuses on the Sonoran Heritage Learning Library Programs and Resources project and its associated learning packets. The complexities of such a project and its funding are explained, and advice to other libraries is provided. (RAA)

Describes online courses offered--basic class, refresher course, advanced strategy session, and information session--at the University of Hawaii for librarians. Background, media aids, and future plans of the program as well as recommendations for other programs are addressed. Two tables outline the course series and basic class. (RBF)

Describes a training program omitting undesirable characteristics of vendor-supplied training and utilizing charts to compare and contrast features of online systems. Included are charts illustrating ORBIT commands for DIALOG searchers, BRS commands for DIALOG searchers, and an ORBIT string search. (RBF)

Explains in simple terms the nature and function of a number of basic types of business and industrial financial ratios. An annotated list of five basic sources for ratios is included and a reference list and bibliography are attached. (JL)

Examines factors which affect access as it applies to the federal depository library program and studies the articulation between federal, state, and local programs. An alternative organizational structure is proposed for coordination of a multilevel government depository and information dissemination program, using a system-as-a-whole approach.…

Argues that the establishment of a solid working relationship with a competent lawyer is a regular part of the business of running a library, and provides practical advice on lawyer selection, fee arrangements, and the ground rules of legal representation. (RAA)

Examines the use of media, particularly by the school media specialist, to change attitudes toward children with various disabilities who are mainstreamed into regular classrooms. Kits for use with nonhandicapped children, resource books for faculty members, and other types of media are listed with annotations. References are included. (Author/BK)

Games have only recently been accepted as educational tools, but their potential value is yet to be realized. It is suggested that school library media specialists should investigate this method for actively involving students in the learning process. Game construction and a sample game are included. (Author/CMV)

Videotape and a videotape library can be used to expand the quality of instruction of a physical education program by allowing greater diversity of material taught and increased use of professionals and experts in various sports. (JMF)

Examines the findings of the National Enquiry into Scholarly Communication as they relate to the national structure of scholarly communication, the national bibliographic system, and the implications for research libraries. (JP)

Describes the elements required for a well-designed questionnaire, including appearance, question writing, organization, and cover letter. A checklist for effective questionnaire design is provided, as well as seven references. (BK)

Demonstrates, with an example, a relatively simple method for fitting Bradford's law to empirical data to estimate the number of journals and articles in a subject collection. An exact discrete formulation illustrates Bradford's law as a special case of the Zipf-Mandlebrot "rank frequency" law. (Author/RAA)

Describes the career resources found in most public libraries. Includes information on periodical indexes and specific references that are available. (JOW)

The use of videotape as a teaching aid in fencing instruction is discussed. Achievement ladders are another visual aid mentioned to increase students' skill and enthusiasm. (JMF)