The scope of this glossary is defined pragmatically and selectively on the basis of the needs of the students at the Columbia University School of Library Service. Most of the terms selected for inclusion are those found to require definition in the courses in information science and indexing. The focus is on those areas where the terminology…

It is pointed out that if information science is to be considered a "true" science similar to physics or chemistry then it must have a set of concepts and analytical expressions which apply to the flow of information in a general way. Such expressions should be relatively independent of the particular context or application under consideration.…

A collection of short definitions of history by noted historians, authors, politicians, and philosophers are presented. (DE)

Sections from the book "Leadership" by James MacGregor Burns. (MLF)

Attempts to provide some guidance to the translator of English plumbing terms into French. (AM)

Insight Publishing Company, Inc., 150 E. 58th Street, New York, New York 10022. The article discusses concepts underlying present knowledge of child abuse, focusing on the magnitude of the problem and the meaning of present data and practice. (DLS)

The rapid expansion of interdisciplinary efforts in working with mentally retarded persons has generated a problem of understanding people from different professional backgrounds who are expected to talk with each other and with those they serve. (JYC)

Defining and describing a number of spring flowers, this article includes illustrations and explanations that demonstrate "art and science are born of the same parents". The flowers discussed are skunk cabbage, bellwort, spring beauty, jack-in-the-pulpit, Solomon's seal, wild geranium, showy orchids, moccasin flower, bluets, apple, and Indian…

This paper isolates various properties of theoretical models which are conducive to the successful fulfillment of the functions of theory in the progress of scientific research. Also examines two selected examples of models proposed in the psychological literature that illustrate their usefulness in furthering research. (Editor/RK)

A good teacher is: secure in being his/her own self; "almost unfailingly courteous"; enthusiastic; tolerant; blessed with a sense of humor. In sum, a good teacher is, as Arthur Combs says, "a unique human being who has learned to use himself effectively". (JC)

In an effort to define literacy the authors list and discuss three routes: (1) Literacy defined by its opposite, (2) literacy defined by its properties, and (3) arriving at a definition, concluding that a definition depends upon the point of departure and the intended destination. (MF)

The author addresses the problem of defining the learning disabled population and considers a solution to the dilemma in which different definitions serve different functions. (SBH)

In rebuttal to a critique of a previous paper, the authors stress the complexities of defining the term "learning disabilities" and the inadequacies of Kosc's approach to a prior definition based upon established definitions of "learning" and "disability" (Author/DB)

Reexamines the assumption that better theories of reading can lead to improved instruction. Considers (1) the theory-practice relationship as a problem of translating descriptive and operational definitions in practice and (2) the role partial specification plays in the formulation of descriptive and operational definitions of reading in theory…

The position paper of the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities provides five criticisms of the definition of learning disabilities developed in 1967 by the National Advisory Committee on Handicapped Children and proposes an alternative definition. (DB)