Theoretical constructs related to interpersonal and intrapersonal problem solving strategies in children with dyslexia are reviewed. H. Myklebust's hierarchies of language and experience are analyzed to demonstrate the importance of studying both the child and the teacher during the instructional process. (CL)

Outlines the purpose and content of the television series "Creativity with Bill Moyers." Programs explore creativity by investigating the way artists and other innovators express themselves in their work and in solving problems. (AM)

This paper presents formulas that can be used to approach the problem of nonresponse in survey research. (Author/AL)

Explores the use of poetry as a therapeutic tool in treating the troubled adolescent in an individual, family, and group context. (Author/CM)

Briefly describes the 1978 National Conference on Cataloging and Information Services for Machine-Readable Data Files, listing its recommendations; notes related cataloging activities of the Office of Federal Statistical Policy and Standards and the MARC Format Working Group; and illustrates the cataloging of two bibliographic data bases using…

Chronicles the short (1970-77) and troubled history of instructional television in Egypt. Among the problems which led to the discontinuation of television programing for schools were production delays, inadequate repair service, and lack of training. (LLS)

Describes the histories and efforts of various agencies concerned with providing formulas for adequate bibliographical control of microform collections. (Author)

Considers a number of questions related to general problems in library education, including those concerning constraints, professional perceptions of the library, technology, value systems, and creativity. (FM)

Suggests the use of problem-solving techniques that should preclude the need for arbitration in settling some grievances. (IRT)

Discusses the central issues in arbitration arising from employee grievances. Stresses the differences between arbitration and courtroom trials, including selection of the judge by the parties involved and narrow scope of review. Concentrates on tactics for management. Available from American Law Institute-American Bar Association Committee on…

Presents recent books on creativity ranging from creativity in science and medicine to creativity and performance in industrial organizations. (RK)

Discusses problems associated with increasing corporate network complexity as a result of the proliferation of client/server applications at remote locations, and suggests the key to providing high WAN (wide area network) availability is relational databases used in an integrated management approach. (LRW)

Discusses research on the "summer loss" of academic progress, especially among students from poor families. Asserts that phenomenon is virtually ignored by policymakers. (PKP)

Discusses the use of chat rooms by teens in libraries, including educational reasons and socialization. Considers problems encountered when using chat, including viruses; stresses the need for establishing safety tips; and provides descriptions of five Web sites that allow chat, including instant messaging. (LRW)

Survey research of high quality never ignores the problem of nonresponse. The most reputable professional journals are those that reject for publication survey research that ignores the problem of nonresponse, which makes nonrepresentativeness of returns, and, therefore, credibility of findings, uncertain at best and highly unlikely at worst.…