Similarities between features of incubation in creative problem solving and reminiscence are pointed out and the author suggests that incubation may merely be a special type of reminiscence. Note: For related information, see EC 120 232-238. (CL)

A bibliography on incubation in creative problem solving lists 64 citations arranged alphabetically by author. Entries include title, publisher, and date. Note: For related information, see EC 120 232-237. (CL)

Holds that traditional library classification systems are inadequate to handle psychological literature, and advocates the establishment of new theoretical approaches to bibliographic organization. (FM)

A personalized account of dealing with "writer's block." (RL)

An examination of 20 manuals designed to teach sign communication to persons with severe communication impairment revealed over 850 words appearing in two or more manuals. These words are listed in alphabetical order with their frequency of occurrence. (Author)

Five concepts are discussed in order to explain that research is a multifacted problem-solving process: (1) analysis of a concept, its context, and data analysis; (2) treatment or experience; (3) representativeness; (4) measurement, and (5) logic. (GDC)

Discusses the mechanisms and motivations for the development and coordination of standards within the information field, especially in the light of recent technological advances, and identifies some problems associated with standardization. Four references are cited. (FM)

Discusses brainstorming and brainwriting procedures used in creative problem solving, and gives 10 guidelines for using these techniques. (JOW)

Proposes criteria for evaluating research reviews. (FL)

Describes the ordeal of trying to remain active in one's profession after retirement age. (FL)

Authority control of a cataloging database is essential to support an effective machine readable catalog. Automated authority control can provide assistance with the difficult, intellectually demanding part of cataloging: integrating new items into a collection. (Author)

Welcoming address to a candlelighting ceremony at the Washington, D.C. Childhood Education Center celebrating the International Year of the Child 1979, and sponsored by the Assocaition for Childhood Education International. (SS)

Sketches some of the shortcomings of instruction in which the major activity is that of an instructor talking to students, and which may include asking/answering questions, displaying a visual, or demonstrating a procedure; and then offers a checklist of reasons or situations that justify using lectures. (Author)

Presents a brief historical summary of library development in Islamic culture, describes the present status of libraries and information centers, and outlines overall problems, specifically the absence of national planning, trained local staffs, library legislation, library associations, an advanced book trade, and an effective national library.…

The Delphi Technique is a method of solving problems, reaching decisions, and achieving group consensus via the mails. The planning of a training program presented to show how the Delphi Technique works. (Author/BP)