Large-scale space industrialization is not a viable solution to the population, energy, and resource problems of earth. The expense and technological difficulties involved in the development and maintenance of space manufacturing facilities, space colonies, and large-scale satellites for solar power are discussed. (AM)

Reports on a study undertaken to determine the perceptions of members of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools) with regard to possible modifications, criticisms, and contributions of the Commission in its work in postsecondary accreditation. (AYC)

This overview of school librarianship in Canada focuses on the aim of the school library program, the school librarian's role as teacher-librarian, guidelines and standards for effective service, and district support services. A list of selected readings on these issues is provided. (EJS)

Offers six proposals for integrating children's television viewing experiences into educational curriculum, including notions of how educated viewers use medium, how medium functions, television viewing, student influence on way medium is used in society, total community involvement, and qualifications for teachers of television. (EJS)

Discusses the evolution of the Great Comprehensive Electronic Encyclopedia (GCEE) which would contain everything known to humanity and its potential impact on research and education. The question of who should control access to GCEE and indexing, validation, and selection procedures for materials in its data banks are considered. (AM)

Examines the current state of acceptance and use of microformatted visual materials for serious research in art. Problems of resolution, color fidelity, permanence, and large audience image display are discussed against new trends in publication and distribution which together can increase the holdings and research capacity of institutions.…

This discussion of the treatment of archives in Sri Lanka outlines their historical development and notes current activities, including records administration, storage considerations, conservation problems involving poor condition of records and use of microfilming, and education of the public to make use of archives. References are provided. (EJS)

Reviews the literature to identify forms of field experience, reasons for including field experiences in library school curricula, and issues that need discussion and research. Also explored are learning theory, weaknesses and administrative problems of current programs, and program alternatives. The attached bibliography includes more than 50…

Decries higher education's failure to teach students to write effectively and think coherently. Charges universities with the abandonment of writing instruction. Feels that the current emphases on classroom technology, management techniques, and gamesmanship serve to distract from the real job of education. (DMM)

Factors impeding accomplishment of the role and function of the school counselor (those of regulatory intent, those associated with employment of the school counselor, those related to counselor training, and those associated with performance of the counselor in the school setting) are described. (Author)

Developed a taxonomy for the differential diagnosis of adult career development problems. Problem categories identified were: (1) problems in career decision making; (2) problems in implementing career plans; (3) problems in organizational/institutional performance; and (4) problems in organizational/institutional adaption. (Author)

Early identification of handicapped rural children is difficult due to the scarcity of rural preschools, medical and human services, and education about the handicapped. This article defines early identification, delineates its four steps and the significant and divergent approaches to it, noting advantages and disadvantages of developmental…

This review of research that focuses on solutions to user interface problems in online search systems summarizes and compares the implications of studies in five categories: theoretical models, operating systems, individual cases, controlled experiments, and surveys. Forty-six references are cited. (SW)

The research that is reported was done to describe some of the conditions under which or because of which information service is provided in small, rural public libraries, and suggests some of the problems that are endemic to such service. (Author/FM)

Although competency based education (CBE) offers solutions to some educational problems, it is not a cure-all. Problems with CBE include emphasis on output rather than the instructional process itself, over-reliance on occupational competencies and behavioral objectives, a tendency to lower academic standards, and the difficulty of implementation.…