Highlights from a study that assesses the potential for energy cost savings in Ohio schools through computerized energy management. (Author/MLF)

Suggests that a less rigid traditional approach towards automating acquisitions functions might be more cost effective. Thorough investigation of available alternatives should precede a decision to adopt or maintain a local system. (Author/RAA)

Discussion of the development of a budget formula allocation system for library acquisitions is followed by a literature survey on the choice of variables to be included. The steps in the development of the allocation formula and the solutions to a number of practical problems are presented. (Author/RAA)

Paved roads and parking lots have contributed to present and projected shortages of fresh water as well as to problems of flash floods. The utilization of porous asphalt paving can help prevent decreasing the reserves of ground water. (Author/MLF)

Energy education is being added to the curriculum in many schools. Although not well defined, it is a growing and important area, and good materials are available. (Author/JM)

The high school stadium in Flint, Michigan, once was used only for varsity football games. After the installation of synthetic turf, an average of 332 events have been staged there each year. (Author/MLF)

Discusses the economic value of postsecondary education in terms of subsequent annual earnings. Presents disaggregated data to demonstrate that for about one-third of all positions in the work force, returns on educational investment are substantial. (DR)

A construction management firm and the architects working with the firm provided San Diego with ten elementary schools that were delivered on schedule, within cost, and met or exceeded the basic design criteria. (Author/MLF)

A potentially powerful instructional delivery system, "intelligent videodisc" may fit CAI to the institutional structure of education for the first time. However, it will probably face traditional barriers, including teacher unwillingness and tight budgets. (JEG)

Argues that study findings indicate that lowered class size increases student achievement and improves school attitudes. Counter argument indicates there is little educational payoff and great monetary expense in small reductions in class size. (RH)

A study of the effectiveness of the mass media in informing the Hispanic and Anglo populations in western Texas found the price per person of creating initial awareness through social relations was considerably greater. However, many Hispanics receive educational information through social contact with those who hear it from mass media.…

The results of a conference on Innovative Teaching Methods in Introductory College Mathematics are summarized and several survey papers are reviewed. (MP)

Construction management--the control of cost and time from concept through construction--grew out of a need to meet the realities of today's economy. A checklist of services a construction manager provides is presented. (Author/MLF)

A preengineered building has the advantages of factory production and computerized quality control. Insulation efficiency and a roofing system that enables the entire roof membrane to react a full two inches to any temperature-induced movement are two of the innovations of preengineered building research. (Author/MLF)

Presents a use study of library materials to emphasize the need for an "access" philosophy of providing library service. Other topics considered in this "forecast" include resource-sharing library networks, network topologies, and library and network functions. (Author/JD)