Intended for those responsible for all kinds of publications in developing countries, this booklet has three main objectives: (1) to give the ordinary person who knows nothing about printing or printing processes enough information to be able to deal intelligently with a printer, (2) to show how it is possible for a person or group of persons with…

A humorous consideration of institutional factbooks and the editor's role is presented. Factbooks are increasingly popular as an administrative tool for institutional research, strategic planning, and public relations. Topics include the following: the need to gain the college president's approval for the publication, cooperation with other…

This instructor's manual and student learning activity guide comprise a kit for a graphic arts activity on offset press operator/duplicating machine. Purpose stated for the activity is to provide the student with an understanding of the basic operation involved in the production of printed matter in the graphic communications industry through the…

This paper surveys the state of newspaper technology, with special reference to its impact on editorial quality. Examples of financial savings resulting from electronic editing and typesetting are cited, along with a complete budget for a paper of around 100,000 circulation before and after automation. Studies of newsroom salary and employment…

This book describes the various stages of book publishing and the people responsible for those stages. Its seventeen chapters discuss the following topics: the writer, the literary agent, the publishing house, the decision to publish, the editor, the illustrator, the copy editor, the designer, the jacket designer, the production supervisor, the…

This is the first of a two-part article on the history of women in journalism, covering involvement of women from the Colonial period until World War II. (RB)

A printing and/or duplicating center can be a valuable addition to any school and the learning resources center is a likely host for it, as many functions of the media production staff are similar to those needed to support a duplicating center, and grouping similar functions is good management practice. However, several things should be…

This paper presents an analysis of the job performed by an offset press operator (alternate title is offset duplicating machine operator) of a Multilith 1250 W. First covered is work performed, as follows: prepares dampening unit for printing run, prepares inking unit for printing, readies printing plate for printing, sets up press for running,…

IN ASIA, THE MOST POPULOUS REGION OF THE WORLD, THE COUNTRIES SUFFERING MOST FROM POVERTY AND ILLITERACY ARE ALSO THE POOREST IN COMMUNICATION FACILITIES. PROGRAMS ARE NEEDED TO DEVELOP NEWSPAPER AND PERIODICAL CIRCULATION, NEWS AGENCIES, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, RADIO BROADCASTING, FILMS, AND TELEVISION. JOURNALISTS NEED TO BE TRAINED IN ALL THE…

Growing attention is being given to the part women have played in journalism history, and this paper examines some of the ways in which the methods used in studying women may affect journalism history as a whole and perhaps the ways in which all historical figures are viewed. Noting that insufficient information exists about women printers with…

A co-ordinated sign program for a multi-campus university not only helps students and visitors find their way around, but is a design element that adds identification and unity. Graphic designer, Paul Arthur, has designed a modular sign system for the University of Tennessee with all elements having standard color, lettering, size and materials.…

This document is the first of three sections of a final report on a project which included five phases: (1) developing systems and procedures for the use of computer-processed tape, (2) design of a system for the partial mechanization of Mathematical Reviews office procedures together with experiments on derived publications, (3) typographic…

The course is one of a group which provides 11th grade students with the general information, technical knowledge, basic skills, attitudes, and values required for job entry level in printing. The course is 90 hours in length. Course content includes goals, specific objectives, orientation, safety in the stripping department, and a stripping…

Notes by the Showcase Committee and Showcase Judges introduce this catalog of 31 books for children which "met the highest standards of bookmaking." The titles are arranged alphabetically. Publishers supplied information for each title: author, illustrator, editor, art director, designer, production director, printer, binder, page size,…

This book examines the weekly newspaper operation from all angles: reporting, editing, photography, advertising, the backshop, job printing, and business management. It tells how to be professional in dealing with all the intricacies of small-town life, such as coping with school boards that meet secretly, reluctant advertisers, nonpaying…