An examination of the ratings by marketing department chairpersons of publications in marketing (n=36) found that the perceived value of publications appears to be influenced by the accreditation status of the institution. Prior publication experience of individuals also appears to have influenced their perception. (JOW)

Examines a comprehensive model of information seeking resulting from the synthesis of three theoretical research streams: the health belief model, uses and gratifications research, and a model of media exposure. Suggests that models of information seeking from mass media should focus on purely communicative factors. (RS)

Discusses the role of book reviews in library periodical literature and profiles review writers based on a study of 1,305 reviews published from 1987 to 1989. Information related to sex, occupation, affiliation, and geographic location of the reviewers is provided, and recommendations for further research are given. (34 references) (LRW)

Discussion of the effects of CD-ROM journal indexes on interlibrary loan departments focuses on a study conducted at Moravian College that analyzed interlibrary loan requests for journal articles indexed in PsycLIT. Results indicate that appropriate bibliographic instruction can prevent an increase in interlibrary loan requests. (11 references)…

Presents an alphabetical list by title of the educational periodicals currently received in the Documentation Centre of the International Bureau of Education (IBE). Titles and publishers appear in the language of publication; brief descriptions are in English. A sample entry, a preface, an introduction, and country, regional, institutional, and…

Explores how magazine type has been defined and on what criteria categories of magazines have been based in communication research. Observes 4 definition strategies in 223 research reports published between 1977 and 1991. Critiques them on their apparent ability to meet five generally accepted standards for the usefulness of scientifically…

Examines representations of nature and culture in the consumer magazines "Midwest Living,""Southern Living," and "Sunset." Finds distinct patterns in each that construct the Midwest, South, and West as cultural/geographic texts. Finds that the magazines' emphasis on advertising and tourism both obscures and…

A critique of an article series in "Public Administration Review" challenges assumptions about the nature of social science research and scientific writing style, criteria by which article authors judged public administration research. The critique concludes that public administration research does address core issues in the field. (SK)

Provides a brief overview of CD-ROM products that emulate a library's print collection. Highlights include reference works, including "Microsoft Bookshelf" and "Toolworks Reference Library"; the "New Grolier Electronic Encyclopedia"; periodicals and news services, including "Magazine Rack" and "Front…

Provides periodical prices for 1993 and projects 1994 costs. Trends and projections, cost by country of origin, the role of foreign publications, currency fluctuations, and the basis for forecasting are discussed. Cost histories are given by subject area and country of publication. Prices of interest to smaller and public libraries are also given.…

The article summarizes results of a reader survey and found readers of "Perspectives in Education and Deafness" want articles on such topics as older students and teenagers; teaching students with additional problems; advice for mainstreaming and itinerant teachers; multicultural activities; and advocacy for deaf citizens. (DB)

Uses citation information from six nationally distributed music education research journals for the period 1990-1995 to determine journal eminence. Includes both professional and research journals. Finds that 15 journals represented a majority of citations, and 3 formed a first tier of research journals, representing 80% of citations. (DSK)

Analyzed more than 200 magazines to compare advertisements in magazines aimed at African Americans with advertisements in magazines aimed at Caucasians. Discusses results in terms of the demand characteristics implicit in gender advertisements and in terms of cultural differences in gender role expectations. (Author/SLD)

Explores the topics and issues that filled this journal during the middle of its life. Examines an eclectic assortment of articles under a vague theme called science and mathematics education during the closing months of World War II. (Author/ASK)

Explores how the "Journal of the American Society for Information Science (JASIS)" has developed and what it might become. Topics covered include JASIS versus other American Society for Information Science publications; types of papers in JASIS; authors; competing journals; content scope; electronic enhancements; and how information…