Points out tension-breeding factors that underlie school racial unrest; suggests ways for school security officers to define their role; and lists some features of a crisis contingency plan. (Subscription $14.00 yearly, 2639 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90034.) (MLF)

Predicts that communication skills will be increasingly desirable for corporate executives whose training will require education and industry to cooperate in developing communication-related business courses. Journal available from Communication Research Associates, 7338 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 101A, College Park, MD 20740; sc $7.00. (PD)

Traces the development and implementation of an information program to combat proposed cuts in student financial aid and a more general program to generate overall support for higher education. (Available from Communication Research Associates, Inc., 7100 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 500, College Park, MD 20740; sc $7.50.) (PD)

The People's Law School of British Columbia is a nonprofit organization informing laymen of their legal rights and responsibilities. The program features free evening courses cosponsored by community groups in 60 centers around the province. (Journal availability: Canada-United States Law Journal, 11075 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106.) (MSE)

The "I CAN Learn[R] Pre-Algebra" and "Algebra" computerized curricula are designed to cover mathematics and problem-solving skills for ethnically diverse, inner-city students in grades 6-12. The curricula are designed to equip students with the skills they need to meet district, state, and national math objectives through an…

Includes 1800 citations relevant to the practice and professional development of public relations, in the following categories: public relations, communication, research, media relations, publicity, advertising, health and welfare, lobbying, and activism, etc. (Available from Communication Research Associates, 7100 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 500,…

Analyzed six recent public relations textbooks for content on honesty. Concluded from this analysis that public relations students do not obtain an in-depth view of issues relating to honesty in communication. Available from Communication Research Associates, Inc., 7100 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 500, College Park, MD 20740; sc $7.85. (PD)

Compared public relations sections in 12 introductory mass communication texts and found a confusion about the relationship of advertising and public relations, a lack of historical background, and an antipublic relations stance. Journal available from Communication Research Associates, 7100 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 500, College Park, MD 20740; sc…

Surveys the range of job experiences available to journalism students and suggests how these internship programs could be standardized. Available from Public Relations Review, Communication Research Associates, Inc., 7338 Baltimore Blvd., Suite 101A, College Park, MD 20740; one year, $15.00; two years $27.00; three years $39.00. (JMF)

Examines the deficient labeling techniques, the inefficient funding mechanisms, and the administrative problems inherent in Public Law 94-142 and in some similar state legislation. Offers suggestions for remedying these weaknesses. Available from DePaul University College of Law, 25 E. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60604; single copy $5.00.…

Reasons for and methods of using the WESTLAW orientation program for computer-assisted legal research training are presented. A primer is provided to acquaint the student with the research and information retrieval system, especially in formulating search strategies. Available from Am. Assoc. Law Libraries, 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 1201,…

Provides information on the background and legal framework of the juvenile justice system, the issues that confront it, and the pressures for change, as well as noting some sources of information on the system. Available from American Association of Law Libraries, 53 West Jackson Blvd., Suite 1201, Chicago, Illinois 60604; sc $4.00. (Author/IRT)

THIS PROGRAMED TEXT INCLUDES A SELF-TEST OF ITS CONTENTS AND DEMONSTRATES HOW TO SPECIFY INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES BY BEHAVIOR OBSERVABLE IN A LEARNER, AND HOW TO WRITE OBJECTIVES, DEFINE DESIRED TERMINAL BEHAVIOR, AND STATE CRITERIA OF SUCCESSFUL LEARNING. THIS DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE FOR $1.75 FROM FEARON PUBLISHERS, INC., 2165 PARK BLVD., PALO…

Describes the Safe Schools Study being conducted by the U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, and offers suggestions for local educational administrators in confronting the problems of crime and vandalism in the schools. Available from: Security World Publishing Co., Inc., 2639 South La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90034,…

Data are presented from an annual survey of law school libraries, including salary ranges and fringe benefits of head librarians and professional staff. Data for each institution: collection size and content; staffing; hours; budgets for compensation and library materials; facilities, students, and faculty. Available from Am. Assoc. Law Libraries,…