This document, which is the second product of an EPIE (Educational Products Information Exchange) project investigating the criteria used to select instructional materials, consists of three papers dealing with the Education Division of the JDRP (Joint Dissemination Review Panel). Paper I presents the purposes, procedures, and criteria established…

The National Science Foundation initiated the Science Development Program in 1965 in order to enable selected universities to improve the quality of their resources for science education and research. The specific purpose was to develop the competence of the funded institutions in preparing research scholars (as certified by their awarding of the…

Exemption 1 of the Freedom of Information Act provides for the secret classification of matters that are "specifically required by Executive order to be kept secret in the interest of the national defense or foreign policy." As such, it provides a formidable barrier to the inquisitive citizen or Congress seeking the disclosure of secret…

To aid the public in obtaining information and documents from the files of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this guide, written with assistance from the FCC staff, explains which office to approach and in what form to make the request. Ways to obtain informaion by visiting the FCC are explained along with methods for obtaining…

Current conditions and trends in government publications at the Federal, State, and local (municipal, etc.) levels with respect to use, bibliographic control and distribution of such publications are analyzed. A research design for a comprehensive study project which would produce specific recommendations for nationwide action aimed at more…

This bibliography lists government documents published between 1969 and 1980 on the following topics of interest to human service professionals: aging, children, demographics, drug and alcohol abuse, health care, insurance and social security, mental health, program planning and evaluation, public policy, and research methodology. (EM)

Describes the formation of a committee to examine policy and practices regarding the preservation of federal records and the impact of computer technologies on federal recordkeeping. The scope and design of the study are discussed, the recommendations of the committee are summarized, and the impact of the study is assessed. (CLB)

Discussion of barriers that prevent open and free access to government information highlights federal policies toward reduced data collection for and dissemination of agency studies and privatization of these functions; the use of microforms and computer technologies as media for government information; and the quality of depository library…

Describes the Government Printing Office (GPO) cataloging records on the GPO MARC tapes, on OCLC, and in the Monthly Catalog, and suggests a cost-effective method of using these records in a library catalog. A proposal for the comprehensive correction and updating of GPO cataloging records is presented. (CLB)

This analysis of the impact of the Reagan moratorium on government publishing focused on the format and content of printed publications issued by the Department of Health and Human Services during the freeze. The changes observed were not those expected given the presidential guidelines. (CLB)

The Department of Education's Web site (http://www.ed.gov) is a rich information and service resource that is widely used both within the Department of Education and by a variety of users external to the Department. It provides extensive information about the Department and its programs and services, enables users to interact efficiently with some…

Discusses regulations and actions related to government withholding, suppressing, and altering information since September 11, 2001. Topics include conflicting goals of an informed citizenry versus national security, science and technology progress versus protection of sensitive information, and public health versus ideology; political pressure;…

Reviews the use of executive orders and proclamations throughout U.S. history and emphasizes the importance of access to these documents. A publication by the Congressional Information Service (CIS) which provides full text and detailed indexing of presidential decisions is described, and a descriptive list of source record groups in the CIS index…

Reviews recent legislative changes regarding U.S. information policy. An analysis of recommended changes is presented for the following federal agencies: General Services Administration, Office of Management and Budget, Joint Committee on Printing, and the Government Printing Office. (JLB)

This annotated bibliography lists 24 Australian government documents published in 1991 that cover a wide range of topics, including the economy; the environment; and social issues such as crime, AIDS, and the rights of indigenous people. (MES)