This annotated bibliography and library guide were developed for use by nursing students at the City University of New York, College of Staten Island library. The bibliography covers handbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and other materials. The guide also includes information on locating relevant articles and how a researcher can obtain a…

This guide introduces reference works available in the McGill University libraries that are relevant to the study of Canadian politics and government. Although some important sources with an historical approach are mentioned, the emphasis here is on material for contemporary politics. The materials are listed in eight categories: (1) Encyclopedias…

This is a descriptive listing of periodicals available in special media to blind and physically handicapped persons throughout the country. Part 1 lists all magazines produced by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) for its free reading program. Magazines listed in Part 1 are available at no charge through…

Since the former East German Communist State--the German Democratic Republic (GDR)--was incorporated into the Federal Republic of Germany, the federal constitution has been valid throughout the whole of Germany, guaranteeing press freedom and ending press censorship in eastern Germany. In October 1989, the GDR had 39 daily newspapers (many…

A study attempted to provide answers to three questions: (1) How often are articles from six frequently used health education journals referenced by authors writing for the same journals? (2) What is the citation frequency of articles from four other selected health journals within these six journals? and (3) What factors govern the likelihood of…

Observing that most adults' present conceptions of the computer have been shaped by media images, a content analysis was conducted of 169 articles on computers published in six popular magazines from the 1940s through 1969. The articles were coded in terms of their themes and topics, and the specific terms used to refer to computers in each…

Notes that the role of this publication is to act as the conscience of the nation, exposing its fault and its shortcomings, calling attention to its abuses and its ommissions and citing its successes and its progress in its sometimes successful, always halting, efforts to bring true equality to all people. (Author/AM)

Describes journals and reference books that would be of help to secondary physics teachers. Lists subscriptions and addresses for the journals mentioned. (GS)

Articles in the 1974 volume of this periodical are briefly reviewed, preponderantly under the headings of teaching materials, methodology, linguistics, scientific reports, and chronicle. Reviews and supplements, tapes and other materials are also included. (Text is in German.) (IFS/WGA)

Because new developments in agriculture occur daily, periodicals, not textbooks, contain the most up-to-date information available about agricultural topics. Developing lessons from applicable periodicals will facilitate the delivery of a modern agricultural program. The periodicals should view agriculture from a global perspective and focus on…

This document contains annotations for 667 English-language publications published in Europe, excluding the British Isles, during 1986-88. Not included are personal visit reports and conference papers unless they were actually published, doctoral dissertations, masters theses, and materials available only on microfilm, microfiche, or computer…

Interest in the rural context of education is growing, and connections between education and the wider rural community are increasingly acknowledged to be important. Hundreds of organizations were contacted to update this directory, which provides recent information on programs, organizations, and resources useful to practitioners, policymakers,…

In keeping with the efforts of the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) to promote and recognize excellence in writing in the schools, this booklet presents the rankings of winning entries in the third year of NCTE's Program to Recognize Excellence in Student Literary Magazines in the United States, Canada, and American schools abroad.…