The organization and workings of the Danish Storage Library, a centralized facility the aim of which is to receive, store, lend, redistribute, and dispose of library materials deposited by all public libraries, are discussed. (Author/MBR)

Library education and training in the Pacific Islands, including American Samoa, Fiji, Guam, and Papua New Guinea, but excluding Hawaii and New Zealand are discussed. There are two levels of training--professional which entails receipt of a B.A., and subprofessional, encompassing certificate courses. (Author/MBR)

Describes the evolution and program of Philadelphia's Lifelong Learning Center, which stresses helping individuals to overcome problems of unemployment due to job obsolescence, mid-life career change, women returning to the job market, and career education and planning. Both workshops and individual interviews are used in working with clients.…

Presents selected perspectives on distance learning. Offers one school's vision and guidelines for distance learning, developed by a task force over many months. (SR)

Describes 11 winning programs of the 1995 National Council on Community Services and Continuing Education (NCCSCE) outstanding program awards. Describes the winning programs from the international region and from the 10 NCCSCE regions. (AJL)

Describes how guidance (counseling) was integrated into school life and involves all school personnel at a middle school. Discusses structures such as "home base" and interdisciplinary teams, as well as the middle school counselor's role. (SR)

A Jewish camp in Michigan hosted more than 300 Israeli teens during its 2002 camping season. American and Israeli campers lived in the same cabins so they could learn about each other's culture and develop friendships. To make the visitors welcome, informational brochures sent to Israeli families were translated into Hebrew, and area families…

Describes the development and maintenance of the Association of Teachers of Technical Writing's (ATTW) Web site for course syllabi ranging from communication theory to Web design at Texas Tech University. Examines the rationale behind a central site; site design issues; updating method; and software used--Rich Text Format (RTF), RTFtoHTML, Fetch…

Interviews the founder of the Young Actors Guild (YAG) of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Finds that the work of YAG can be described as "high concept" or artistically daring, yet highly inclusive--casting everyone who auditions. Discusses the influences that shaped the founder/director's work. (PA)

Describes the system of primary-school performance indicators employed within one (British) local educational authority (LEA), focusing on the link between performance indicators and the LEA's concurrent efforts to support school improvement. Describes a research program to translate the performance indicators into specific targets for improvement…

Discusses how the African Virtual University is attempting to address the huge and unmet demand for educational services in Africa, describing experiences, lessons, and adjustments being made to achieve improved effectiveness and relevance. (EV)

The American Camping Association offers an outdoor living skills program that promotes understanding of the natural environment and the value of minimum impact camping. The program is based on five levels and encompasses six skill areas. It can be adapted to any age group and to venues such as day camps, residential camps, outdoor education, or…

Describes how colleges in 16 countries have joined in a network to serve the educational and research needs of the circumpolar region; the University of the Arctic is a band of high-latitude colleges which seeks to serve indigenous people and preserve a fragile environment. (EV)

Discusses the challenges facing evaluators of welfare reform and the ways that multiple methods can be combined to meet these challenges. Describes the studies reported in this issue. (Author/SLD)

Describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system, a national network of 16 specialized clearinghouses and several central ERIC service facilities. Notes that the ERIC system is charged with enhancing the database of educational resources by identifying hard-to-find materials. Explains briefly how to use ERIC and the educational…