A state senator in Maryland offers some guidelines for educators attempting to influence the legislative process. (Author/MLF)

Suggestions for improved, relevant technical drafting programs are presented: (1) making realistic assignments, (2) viewing real projects, (3) duplicating industrial projects, (4) practicing lettering, (5) conducting research, (6) engaging in teamwork, (7) adapting to change, (8) learning to meet deadlines, and (9) stressing the importance of…

Offers guidelines on how to correct things that go wrong in meetings. Discusses functions of a meeting, distinctions in size and type of meetings, the chairman's role, defining meeting objectives, making preparations, and conducting a meeting that will meet its objectives. (Author/JG)

Discusses the role of test marketing in new product development, based on interviews with marketing executives. Attempts to clarify when a test market should be done, what its aims should be, and how it should be used. (JG)

Author suggests 14 guidelines to follow in writing successful instructional television scripts. (SF)

Rules number 3, 4, 5, and 6 are detailed for avoiding commonly made mistakes in designing simulations and games. (HB)

This paper presents an overview of selected basic guidelines valuable to the planning process of designing barrier-free facilities for able and disabled persons. (DS)

Reviews two revisions of cataloging codes: "Standards for Cataloging Nonprint Materials: An Interpretation and Practical Application," 4th Edition, 1976, by Alma M. Tillen and William J. Quinly; and "Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, North American Text Chapter 2 Revised: Audiovisual Media and Special Instructional Materials," 1975. (VT)

Suggests that inexperienced buyers inform themselves and seek expert advice before making decisions to buy some of the more complex and costly computer-based library systems being offered. General guidelines are presented for selecting a system and for using consultants. Considered also are the mutual needs of librarians and vendors. (JPF)

Offers suggestions on how to locate an appropriate music publisher for the type of music one is writing, how to prepare and send the manuscript, and on whether or not to copyright the manuscript or submit it to more than one publisher. (Editor)

The academic treatment of advertising records is sparse for a number of reasons, not the least of which is lack of detailed, organized, and accessible records. Discussion of the types of records deserving retention, their organization, and the terms and conditions of access provides a model for records retention. (Author)

The author provides eight pointers on how the smallness of a community can be used to work for administrators and board members. (IRT)

Reflections on the state of elementary school media programs are based on applications for the 1977 School Library Media Program of the Year award. Programs nominated for this award and their outstanding features are included. (Author/MBR)

Provides guidelines culled from the experience of school systems that have used parent volunteers successfully in their assessment programs. (Author/IRT)