Tells the story of a small town library faced with the problem of preventing nuisance burglaries of the type becoming more and more common. The problems of selecting the right type of alarm system are discussed. (JPF)

A workable system for collection development in this library is a weekly review of standard selection tools, catalogs, and publishers' notices by the book selection committee (library director and the department heads of adult, children's, bookmobile, and technical services). (JAB)

Studies indicate that students who use materials chosen by their teachers score better than students using materials not chosen by their teachers even when the same materials are used. In one case 45 percent of the teachers studied had no direct involvement in the choosing of materials. (Author/IRT)

Outlines criteria for deciding when to hire an outside management consultant and which consultant to hire, and discusses the relationship between consultants and their clients. (JG)

After reviewing the "state of the art" in evaluation/selection interviewing, the authors answer seven questions that they are frequently asked about interviewing skills. (Author)

Some specific suggestions to improve conferencing strategies for media specialists and instructional designers are proposed. (Author)

Textbooks have more influence than teachers in shaping the curriculum. They set objectives, daily lessons and activities, and influence test questions. Since the text is often the determinant of a course of study, the selection of a text can be a critical task. Consequently, an instrument for measuring the strengths and weaknesses of textbooks is…

Non-print materials may be used to help children cope with delicate and controversial subject areas, as well as assist in the remediation of serious behavior problems. (STS)

Describes a program that replaced trail-and-error hiring with a reliable and effective approach that includes recruitment, placement, and promotion for qualified disabled employees. Emphasis was placed on avoiding stereotypes in dealing with the handicapped. (Author/IRT)

Following a description of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral reasoning, the author reviews media which can be useful for moral education in the classroom and in library centered activities. (Author)

Recommends an interview technique that penetrates teacher candidates'"good impression" efforts and probes their past experiences--such as how they handled a specific discipline problem or taught a difficult lesson. Intensive grilling about specific lesson plans, disciplinary actions, and achievements and failures is more revealing than informal…

Describes a hiring program for senior citizens as part-time specialty counselors in a day camp. Lists objectives, methods, implementation, and means to evaluate the proposed program. Relates background qualifications and camp activities of two persons successfully hired under the program, and two unsuccessful experiences with seniors hired under…

Because the cost of computer software is expensive and hardware costs are going down, it is important to choose software systems that are independent of hardware. (JOW)

This study viewed the management of training projects from the perspective of the project and the organization. Using the Myers Briggs Type Indicator, it examined the relationship of the psychological attributes of training professionals and their preferences for (1) selected project characteristics, (2) selected organizational characteristics,…

Presents 40 questions, commentaries, and rebuttals on the generalizability of validities of employment tests of cognitive abilities and meta analysis. (BL)