Describes results of a computer use survey of 210 graduate programs in educational administration throughout the United States and Canada. Highlights include specific types of computer hardware used in the past, types that are expected to be used in the future, computer lab access, and implications for resource allocations for microcomputers.…

Summarizes research findings from seven dissertations that explore the benefits to students of school and public library cooperation. Highlights include characteristics of student use of public libraries versus their use of school libraries; student attitudes; socioeconomic differences in access to library services; and barriers to cooperation.…

Reports on the results of a survey that assessed the extent of use of computer and video technology in library media centers (LMC) located in rural, suburban, and urban elementary schools in Texas. Topics surveyed include videocassettes, computer assisted instruction, and functions of the library media specialist. (five references) (LRW)

Examines adolescents' television and radio use. Finds that (1) Blacks and girls use television and radio more than Whites and boys; (2) television use declines with age while radio use increases; (3) access to cable television and VCRs is not related to frequency of use; and (4) lack of access to parents increases use. (KEH)

Reports the findings of a survey of Rhode Island depository libraries that examined how the state's publications are cataloged by libraries and located by users. It is concluded that a system of bibliographic access based on user needs and universally adopted by the libraries would improve access. The questionnaire used is appended. (12…

Discusses results of a survey of Virginia's public high schools that was conducted to determine the progress that had been made in integrating computers into the classroom based on the 1984 guidelines released by the Virginia Department of Education. Difficulties with hardware and software, teacher characteristics, and teacher training are…

Description of academic computing services at Syracuse University focuses on surveys of students and faculty that have identified hardware and software use, problems encountered, prior computer experience, and attitudes toward computers. Advances in microcomputers, word processing, and graphics are described; resource allocation is discussed; and…

Reports on study conducted among White, Black, Mexican, and Puerto Rican children in grades two, four, and seven to investigate ethnic differences in children's patterns of media use. Previous research studies are reviewed, hypotheses tested are described, and results are analyzed. (15 references) (LRW)

Describes a survey of 213 day care centers and public libraries designed to show the extent of library programs for day care children and workers and whether they are meeting audience needs. Discussion includes rate of library use, type of services offered and used, and a comparison between services offered and services requested. (15 references)…

Reports on a use study of citations from college freshman composition papers at Western Illinois University (Illinois) that indicated the need for library instruction and library collection building. Tables and graphs indicate the number of citations per bibliography; the number and types of format sources; publication dates; and distribution of…

Describes a study conducted to assess an English-as-a-Second-Language tutoring program and to suggest means for improving both the tutoring sessions and the general attitudes toward tutoring. Indicates that the students' avoidance of peer tutoring stems principally from cultural differences between the tutors and students. (18 references) (MAB)

Describes a study that was conducted to determine how high school students would solve an information problem: specifically, what prior learning students had about information seeking and use, and how they would use that prior learning. Highlights include group work; topic selection; and reasons for unsuccessful use of libraries, including…

Presents a study of Archimedes as a HyperCard reference tool at the University of Michigan, and compares uses to similar projects. Results from studied points (i.e., system design and use statistics) support Archimedes: the system sees more use during reference hours when a librarian is unavailable, and user time is comparable to time spent with a…

Presents an economic model to analyze the cost efficiency of access to journal articles via three alternatives: journal subscriptions, consortium membership, and commercial document delivery. Results show cost efficiency is based on the value of future journal use, costs of delivery and subscriptions, and the value of time to patrons. (Author/LRW)

Reports differences in results for two use studies conducted in a science and engineering library, one using a reshelving methodology, the other requiring users to self-report material use. Differences are reported in terms of high-use periodicals, overall materials use, and use of the entire journal collection. (13 references) (KRN)