This interim report is the third in a series prepared pursuant to the U.s. Metric Study Act. The effects metrication would have on commercial weights and measures activities, are explored. Specifically, the report deals with: (1) the cost of adapting or changing commercial weighing and measuring devices to record or indicate in metric units, and…

This basic brochure on educational television (ETV) explains what ETV is, how station licenses are granted, and which organizations have information about ETV. Briefly covered are: history; figures on growth and development; characteristics of ETV stations; short descriptions of instructional television fixed service, microwave translators, and…

This booklet attempts to provide clear answers to many of the questions currently being raised about the abuse of drugs, and to assist Americans of all ages to inform themselves about this critical problem. Issued by the Federal Government, it contains statements by President Nixon and Jerome H. Jaffe, M.D., Director of the Special Office for Drug…

This volume contains the proceedings of hearings held on 9 July 1976 and 17, 18 August 1976 before the Subcommitee on Communications of the House of Representatives, concerning the issue of televised violence and obscenity. Transcripts of statements given by individuals involved in various aspects of television and other communication media are…

This volume of the final report of a study of DHEW drug education programs presents a detailed summary of the project methodology. It also includes the following appendices: Appendix A: Suggested Criteria for Evaluation of Program Structure and Process; Appendix B: Interview and Evaluation Guide for Assessment of DHEW drug education and training…

Outlines the structure, activities, and publications of the United Nations and some of its specialized agencies. (PF)

Examines the availability of commercial micropublishers for state and local documents, and discusses state programs, focusing on the state of Nevada micropublication program. (Author/CMV)

The Unesco data collection system is described. Data suppliers and national publications on educational statistics are listed, as well as 57 publications on education by Unesco's Office of Statistics since 1974. A progress report on the implementation of the International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) concludes this issue of the…

Uses of the Freedom of Information Act are explained by describing previous court cases. The scope of information, including classified information, is detailed and procedural steps for filing requests are outlined. A recent Supreme Court case which may make access to classified information more difficult is discussed. (EM)

This overview of the available government and defense online databases divides them into the categories of research and development and market intelligence and describes the contents of each database. A listing of the online producers and providers, starting dates of files, and update frequency is provided. (CLB)

The first of two parts of a bibliography on battered wives from the literature of the past 10 years, this bibliography lists books, dissertations, ERIC documents, and federal and state documents. The second part appears in the next issue of "Catholic Library World." (CLB)

Attributes the acquisition of large segments of U.S. information services by foreign interests to the absence of a national information policy and the lack of federal support for the domestic information industry. Appropriate responses by the federal government are suggested. (4 references) (CLB)

Summary of American Library Association's (ALA) 1986 Midwinter Meeting highlights administrative reports, legislative update, government publishing update, finances and operations (the long range outlook), the Oxford Project, library education, standards, issues and ideas, accreditation project, toward a White House conference, aspiring ALA…

Profiles National Archives established by Congress in 1934 to collect and organize federal documents of permanent historic value. Types of materials included in archives, the Washington building and regional centers, the "Declaration of Independence," arrangement and preservation of materials, declassification of documents, and archives…

Florida's 113 charter schools serve 18,255 students and provide opportunities for education innovation and school choice. Many serve at-risk and low-income students. Schools report positive student progress but need stronger accountability. Two-thirds of charter schools are not subject to Florida's A+ school accountability system because they…