A judge of yearbooks looks at some of the common errors in yearbook copy and design. (Author)

Suggests techniques for variations of charcoal composition for blockprinting and paintings. (RB)

A step-by-step procedure of photomechanical production of printed circuits as recognized by industry. (GR)

Argues for a multilevel format of written communication that presents ideas in a typographical format allowing the reader to easily choose alternative paths through the material. (HOD)

The increasing importance of braille to enable blind individuals to reach their full potential in vocational situations is stressed. Improvements in the production of braille are traced and two methods of braille printing are explained. (PHR)

Discussion of the need for printing services in libraries as a result of the growth of electronic resources focuses on a survey of academic libraries that explored how they are providing printing services both economically and equitably. Results show nearly half of the libraries are charging fees for printing. (Author/LRW)

Analyzes the description of letterpress printing technology in the "Encyclopedie" of Diderot and d'Alembert. Examines how the authors distilled information about mechanical arts from craft culture, the shop, and traditional apprenticeship practices. (SK)

The printing and graphic arts industry has been transformed, not replaced, by new technologies. The coming decades hold challenging opportunities for those entering the field of graphic communications and for those educating this new work force. (JOW)

The following is a cost comparison of students photocopying print reserve readings for a typical college course versus printing out hard copies of the same articles if they are offered as electronic reserves at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. The prices quoted were taken from the website of a major office supply company the week of…

Tells high school publication departments how to save money on printing costs by using a composer. (RB)

Tells high school publications advisors how to find recruits for the yearbook and newspaper staffs. (RB)

Provides cost saving suggestions for producing a school newspaper on a limited budget. (RB)

A discussion of the advantages of various reproduction machines. (HB)