This reference guide points out the best sources on many topics for instructional units for elementary and secondary education. Biographical sources, science fiction guides, special subject encyclopedias, dictionaries of mythical places, school dictionaries, guides to historical places and events, indexes to science fair projects, crafts projects,…

This sixth edition of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) bibliography presents an updated list of books, references, periodicals, and other educational materials related to space flight and space science. To find materials on a particular subject and for a specific reading level, users are advised to refer first to Part…

This directory of information centers, selected abstracting and indexing publications, and a discussion of journal capabilities and limitations has been prepared by the Hazardous Materials Advisory Committee of the Environmental Protection Agency. For selected information resources, each of the 20 entries includes name and location of the…

The information sources suggested in this guide are intended only to describe the kinds of material which are available. It is hoped the guide will serve as a reminder of certain approaches to the information sources discussed which will increase their usefulness to researchers. (NH)

This is a desk reference for information on mental health services delivery. A list of 26 search services indicates for each what it provides, how it can be used, and includes comments by the compiler. A list of consulting resources, i.e., government agency offices devoted primarily to research utilization, an annotated bibliography of indexes to…

Discusses characteristics of international documents (output, aimed at any audience, produced by intergovernmental organizations and no governmental organizations such as multi-nation trade associations) and describes commercially published tools that greatly aid reference work. Guide to selected publishers and selected list of education subject…

Described is the "Dictionary of Occupational Titles" (DOT), a system for classifying job information, and explained is its usefulness for handicapped students. (SBH)

This guide to Missouri State Government documents is intended to help information professionals and the general public locate electronic state information in a timely fashion. Only state agencies are included, with a few exceptions where deemed appropriate. The guide is divided into two sections. The first is an alphabetical keyword/title index.…

This report, based on visits to Vietnamese libraries and archives between 1987 and 1997, examines the largely unexplored corpus of Vietnamese textual resources in research institutions and libraries there and elsewhere, the associated problems of bibliographic control, and issues of preservation. The following topics are addressed: the history of…

This Catalog highlights more than 1,200 available education titles produced directly by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas related to education. The Catalog provides ordering information and prices (subject to change) for each title and…

This annotated subject guide lists reference material that deals with Native Americans and is available in the Arizona State University Libraries. Entries were published 1933-98, but mostly in the 1980s-90s. The guide is not comprehensive, but rather a selective list of resources useful for researching a topic in a variety of fields. The guide…

This "Catalog of ERIC Clearinghouse Publications" highlights more than 1,100 education publications prepared by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas in education. The major ERIC publication types include: parent brochures;…

This "Catalog of ERIC Clearinghouse Publications" highlights more than 1,200 education publications prepared by the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system and currently available in original copies from them. The titles are arranged by ERIC component and cover a broad range of subject areas in education. The major ERIC…

Heightened scientific interest in the determinants and consequences of population change has generated increased demand for sources of primary data. Problems of obtaining and interpreting these data are formidable. Systematic solutions are under way or planned. Progress made by the International Census Documents Project and other agencies is…

A new course at the University of California School of Library Service, Los Angeles, which involves actual library reference desk experience is described. (2 references) (NH)