A review of the relevant literature, which is the first of two parts of this study, found that the existing literature is sparse and presents a fragmented picture of the information environment of the blue collar adult. The second part was a pilot survey, undertaken to probe this information environment, and consisted of intensive living room interviews with 50 adults in Philadelphia's Kensington and South Philadelphia sections. Conclusions from the pilot study and other studies of the information environment of the general population indicated that the blue collar adult has information needs and patterns of information seeking and media use similar to the general population, except that he or she is less likely to perceive everyday problems as needs for information. Human beings, television, and newspapers were primary sources of information; radio, magazines, and books were little used; and library use was negligible. The primary source of job-related information was the union. Bibliography, lists of serial and monograph bibliographies examined, and the interview questionnaire with tabulations are attached. (Author/KP)