In form of an interview with the editors and staff members of "BBC Modern English," goals and structures of this magazine for juvenile and adult language learners are outlined. The problems discussed include: linguistic progression, text contents and types of exercises. (Text is in German.) (IFS/MS)

Free secondary language arts materials and programs available from non-commercial TV networks are described. (JH)

Discusses six journal articles which deal with monolingualism and simultaneous reading. The articles are found in "Die Neueren Sprachen,""Praxis des neusprachlichen Unterrichts," and "Zielsprache Englisch." (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

The proposition is examined that large-scale photocopying, such as that practiced by the British Library Lending Division, affects the sales of journals. It is concluded that economic difficulties experienced by journal publishers and the increased demand on the BLLD are unrelated, though both owe something to the economic pressure on libraries.…

Studies the nature of contemporary male and female sexuality by examining male and female reaction to viewing nudity of the opposite sex in "Playgirl" and "Playboy" magazines. (MH)

Explains the practical journal usage technique currently being employed at the Case Western Reserve University Libraries, showing how a stable segregation of used and unused volumes and titles is possible. A method for rating the relative liability of the unused titles is provided. (JD)

Represents an expansion of the 1977 United States reply to UNESCO's annual questionnaire that solicits information from each country for its bimonthly "Bibliography, Documentation, Terminology." Included are a National Bibliography, divided into media categories; current bibliographies, listed by subject; and a bibliography of…

Examines the hypothesis that citation patterns parallel readership patterns in sociology. A stratified random sample of sociologists was asked to record the social science journals they regularly read; these journals were ranked by frequency and then compared to Baughman's list of the most frequently cited journals. (Author)

Editors of 33 library journals were surveyed to identify the number of unsolicited manuscripts received and published annually, and to examine the process for selecting those to be published. The findings reveal a high rejection rate (77.3 percent) with little reliance on external judges to review potential articles. (Author/JAB)

Selection of non-print media is often less well-considered than that of books, resulting in the purchase of inappropriate materials and the wasting of money. Ways in which librarians can expand available funds by careful selection are suggested, and a list of sources for media selection is included. (Author/MBR)

Provides citations and descriptions of 23 articles related to the areas of radio, television, newspaper and magazine publishing, wire service, cartooning, photography, and newsreel history. (KS)

A list of 25 English language arts journals, including the names of the sponsoring organizations, the names and addresses of the editors, and brief descriptions of the contents and editorial policies of the journals. (DD)

A study evaluated the relevance of the journal collection at the National Enforcement Investigation Center based on journals retrieved from online SDI searches. Use of the method to select the most relevant journals for a given user group are discussed. (KP)

British colonial rule created an internal market for books in the English Language. How this market has affected the publishing industry is discussed. (MBR)

Reports on a study of citation patterns in international communication articles in "Journalism Quarterly" from 1964 through 1973. (GW)