Experts in different fields of studies are often the most useful of sources for students and yet they are overlooked because students are unable to access them or do not quite know how to interview them. Guidelines are presented on how students can locate and access the right expert to interview.

Information literacy, described as being beyond computer literacy (understanding of what computer hardware and software can do), is defined as raising level of awareness of individuals and enterprises to knowledge explosion and how machine-aided handling systems can help identify, access, and obtain data and documents needed for problem-solving…

Information management identifies what will be defined as information, how it will be produced, and by whom it will be used. Information resource management goes beyond the scope of traditional data processing, and is essential for the effective operation of an organization. (SK)

Advances the theory that technical writing functions as a replacement for memory--an information storage receptacle. Lists the formal and stylistic features implied by such a theory. Considers the future development of technical writing within the context of this theory. (RL)

Discusses the pros and cons of pornography as an information source and of its inclusion among library materials. Attitudes towards pornography, particularly those of librarians, are examined; however no conclusions or recommendations are drawn. (RAA)

This issue presents selected papers from a World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (WHO/EURO) consultation (Munich, West Germany, May 8-10, 1989) which explored the creation of a metadatabase for European environmental health information systems (EEHIS). Topics discussed include environmental monitoring programs, environmental…

Addresses the question of why previous articles and studies on the value of information have failed to provide meaningful techniques for measuring that value. The discussion covers four principle causes for confusion surrounding the valuation of information and draws conclusions about the value added model of information. (seven references) (CLB)

Media's role in influencing public opinion can be used in environmental education. Magazine features such as permanence, comprehensiveness, plurality of sources, and cost- effectiveness give them potential for raising public awareness. Key items in media selection are diversity of information, time relevance, and accuracy. (SK)

Describes a number of information sources for those conducting research. (FL)

Discusses the history, editors, and contributors of the first encyclopedia, which appeared in Europe in the eighteenth century. Describes two articles contained in that publication that stand out above the others. (HTH)

Outlines the major questions which should be considered by an individual purchasing commercially packaged software for use on a personal computer. (JL)

Current national bibliographies from the Islamic Near East are examined as tools for building collections to serve Islamic studies. Certain improvements are suggested to make current bibliographies more efficient collection development tools. (Author)

Argues that journalism should be separated from commercial interests and redefined as an agent of public discourse and public good. Examines the role of news sources such as whistle-blowers within the context of these new journalistic responsibilities. (RS)

States that documentation can be designed specifically to help people perform physical tasks. Shows that research in computing, motor learning, and in music and sports instruction suggests that documentation is more effective when it takes into account how people think about physical tasks. (PA)

Investigates the relationship between reporters and information sources, particularly official sources in a Slovenian news agency. Pinpoints official sources as the basic determinants of meaning of media releases, with a central place in investigative journalism. States that the media become a communication tool among the (political) elite. (PA)