Two school business officials make predictions about things to come in the 1980s. (Author/MLF)

Although any comprehensive assessment of a school library resource center will need to look at physical facilities, resource materials, and staffing, the most important part of the evaluation--and the most difficult--is to assess the impact of the library resource center on the educational program of the school. (Author/VT)

A computer program is described for performing the title cost-effectiveness calculations on the HP-97 or HP-67 calculator. (BB)

Use of nonbook media in schools is valuable because some content is best communicated, and some learning tasks are best accomplished through one or a combination of such media. Some learning environments and students may require use of a particular medium for more effective learning. Nonprint media has high motivational power. (Author/MBR)

Reported are a literature survey and laboratory data which investigate modified coagulation as a method for organics removal in water and wastewater treatment. (CS)

Discusses the effectiveness of cost determining techniques in education. The areas discussed are: education and management; cost-effectiveness models; figures of merit determination; and the implications as they relate to the areas of audio-visual and computer educational technology. (Author/GA)

The purpose of this article is to present the rationale for identifying the indirect and direct costs which contribute to the overall bill for educating a handicapped child. (Author/AM)

Discusses the phasing approach used in the implementation of an energy conservation program for the Houston Independent School District. (Author/MLF)

An ongoing planning process at the University of Scranton identifies requirements for renovations, allocation and utilization of space, repair projects, and long-term needs. (Author/MLF)

What to look for when considering contracting for maintenance. (Author)

The first step in developing a photoduplication system is a complete inventory showing for each photoduplication machine: location, person in charge, machine model, pricing plan, average monthly volume, and total costs. (Author/MLF)

The benefits of utilizing text compression for CAI are evaluated, and an analysis of core storage, decoding, and CPU time are presented for the PDP-10 system. (RAO)

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)

Discusses the ways in which aquaculture can be a cost-effective wastewater treatment alternative. Fifteen strategies were selected as being appropriate and technologically feasible wastewater treatment systems to compare for the size of community under consideration. Costs for each stage of each strategy were estimated and compared. (Author/MA)

The Clark County School District of Las Vegas, Nevada, has increased student participation in the school lunch program, and makes a profit. Available from Educational Economics, Capla Associates, 18 Overlook Avenue, Rochelle Park, N.J. 07662; Single copy $2.50. (Author/MLF)