Describes a study which found that faculty patrons of the University of North Dakota Library were willing to rely on interlibrary access to journals in lieu of subscribing to them, given the effectiveness of the library network. Four references are cited. (FM)

Presents a study of adult reading habits based on time use. Indicates a decline in daily newspaper readership, particularly in the past 10 years, but a revival in magazine and book reading for the same period. (JMF)

To help secondary teachers select useful journals, the authors surveyed teacher educators in the University of Wisconsin system, asking them to rank professional journals for value of information on curriculum, methods, and materials. The top journals--some Wisconsin, most national--are listed for each secondary subject field. (Author/SJL)

Eight brief research reports concerning a newspaper's conversion to VDTs, media evaluation by police chiefs, defending and indemnifying reporters in tort actions, newsmagazine coverage of the Supreme Court, pricing of advertising in weekly newspapers, the importance of writing, "yeasaying" in readership surveys, and public service utilization by…

Presents a method of using library patrons' perceived needs for titles as a means of ascribing scholarly journal collection support and costs to academic programs. (Author/FM)

A content analysis of prestige press articles about the Middle East between 1966 and 1974 reveals a shift toward a more favorable image of Arabs, which is paralleled by a decline in public support for Israel and a slight increase in support for the Arab states. (GT)

Provides abstracts of papers and articles in various fields of chemistry as a service for both teachers and students. Lists numerous journals which are considered for articles. (GA)

Data collected from a survey of 80 Black and 80 White respondents suggest that Blacks consider television the most credible advertising medium while Whites consider magazines most credible. (GT)

Studied use of scientific periodicals and irregulars (monographs/conference reports) in open access boxes for updating of current awareness scanning. Data were obtained from survey slips completed by users who consulted the literature after their previous visits to the library. Graphs and tables illustrating aspects of use are included. (SW)

Focuses on one specific kind of information and guidance employed by many adolescent females as a source of information on sexuality, female erotica, and for information on the female role--the female self concept. (Author/RK)

Describes video display terminals which are used to capture and preserve the ideas of writers, to translate them into a language appropriate to a computer, and to give the journalist more complete control of the way a story will appear in print. (JM)

ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers should aim at teaching communicative competence. Inviting native speakers is a way to stimulate conversation. Cue cards and rubber stamp pictures are useful overhead projector is a versatile and dynamic aid. (CFM)

Reviews four periodicals with multicultural emphases: (1) "Theater," which contains articles about multicultural theater; (2) "The Diversity Factor," which considers institutional exclusion of some groups; (3) "Native Wind: Good News for Native People," a newspaper providing information about Native American…

Presents suggestions to increase familiarization with the topic index of the "College Mathematics Journal" and points out some ways in which instructors can profit from this information to supplement textbooks. Examples are given of ideas for class enrichment, student exploration, and application. (DDR)