Emphasizes the use of research that is related to library technical services and notes need for research in four general areas--surveys of predominant practice, library operation case studies, development research, and environment status reports. The impact of library research on decision making is also discussed. Two references are listed. (EJS)

Offered as an alternative to the search strategy model for bibliographic instruction, the approach to library instruction in psychology which is described involves analysis of the natural structure of the research literature. An example using Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance is presented. Twelve references are cited. (EJS)

Provides overview of significant facets of Error Factors (EFs)--promoters of underlying confusion in learning--discussing main types of EFs, sources of EFs in learning contexts, factors influencing frequency of EFs, use of tests and exercises, and effects of EFs and their mistreatment. Forty-seven sources are listed. (EJS)

Discusses methodological problems regarding time-on-task in experiments in which effects of extra study aids are evaluated. Illustrations of different methods of studying learning aids and their effects on the outcome are based on six experiments into the influence of concrete analogies on learning. Seventeen references are provided. (EJS)

In three brief papers, James Ramer provides a review of the original proposal, Russell E. Bidlack describes the Conants' visit to the University of Michigan library school, and Richard L. Darling compares the final report and research methodology with the original proposal. (RAA)

This inventory suggests six categories to be used in evaluating reported experimental research in education and psychology: (1) research problem/hypothesis; (2) related literature; (3) research design; (4) data collection and analysis; (5) conclusions and generalizations; and (6) style and organization of report. (GDC)

Briefly reviews (1) the historical development of bookkeeping occupations, (2) the research identifying the job tasks currently performed by bookkeepers, and (3) the types of training appropriate at each educational level. (LRA)

Quality research is vital to the well-being of any academic discipline. Rather than discourage research and its subsequent publication, every effort should be made to encourage quality production and to disseminate findings in the most feasible and practical manner possible. (JD)

The first of two articles on accountability in British education, this article examines studies that explore the relationship between organizational structure, process, and outcome. (Author/IRT)

Examines three categories of psychological processes which determine how easily a table can be used: comprehension processes, search processes, and interpretive and comparative processes. The breadth of cognitive processes involved in the reading of tabulated information provides the basis for drawing similarities with the problems of…

Factorial modeling is justified as a method for analyzing correlations in support of causal inference. The method is illustrated and compared to path analysis, LISREL-type analysis, canonical correlation, and commonality analysis. Predictions of impacts of policy manipulations are demonstrated. (Author/CP)

This review of "Microform Librarianship" (a nontechnical guide) and "Computer-Output Microfilm: Its Library Applications" (a concise introduction to COM) points out that the vision of how the microform medium could be developed more imaginatively to better serve the user is missing from both books. (CWM)

Responses of 246 internal and external evaluators about reporting and communicating results show that most use traditional reporting formats, are only moderately satisfied with reporting efforts, recognize many constraints to reporting, and consider high stakeholder involvement essential to effective evaluation. (SLD)

Presents a summary of the studies done by the Edinburgh Centre for Mathematical Education (ECME) on the use of practical activities in secondary schools. Argues that teachers may remain doubtful about the benefits of practical activities until they try them for themselves. (ASK)

Editorial board members of "Educational and Psychological Measurement" were asked to list up to five publications each, written since roughly 1950, that they thought were seminal to shaping the measurement field. This bibliography lists 59 of their selections as a "hit parade" of measurement readings. (SLD)