The manual is a compendium of ideas, techniques, and procedures regarding book and library activities that have been formulated and tested in developing countries during recent years, primarily in the 1960's. The body of the manual is divided into two main parts. Part One provides general background on needs and practices. Part Two describes…

This report discusses the 1969 revised selection procedure for enrolling applicants to training programs for new health field occupation: describes reading comprehension and mathematics problem solving tests; and outlines group discussion and individual interview procedures. (Author)

This handbook is designed to assist local employment service personnel in effective selection and referral of applicants to training and job opportunities. Guidelines for placement are combined with detailed information on training programs. General guidelines for the identification of disadvantaged applicants are supplemented with a discussion of…

This study was designed to acquire and synthesize research and development information regarding selection and evaluation of teachers which could be used by practicing administrators, teachers, and board of education members to improve school personnel practices. There was a systematic search of the literature, and questionnaires and interviews…

In order to gain information about what experiences limited-budget libraries have had with approval plans, a questionnaire was drafted to survey these libraries. The results of the questionnaire are presented in this paper. Twenty-four of the thirty-one libraries surveyed, responded. Responses to each of the questions asked are presented. In…

The need for improved support service programs in community colleges is explored, and several suggestions are made relating to new procedures for selecting and training recruiters and further development of "active" rather than "passive" recruiting programs. A formal and an informal model for interinstitutional cooperation is presented. (DB)

The very rich variety of truly rare and desirable materials held by the Sam Houston State University library is quite frequently a literal embarrassment because so often there is no time, money, space or skilled personnel necessary to develop them adequately. The problem lies, in part, in the indiscriminate acceptance of too varied materials.…

A theoretical framework for media and methods selection cannot yet be definitively set forth. However, establishing performance objectives, and then interpreting them into training objectives will help to focus attention on critical factors in the learning process. (Author/MC)

This report builds on the Textbook Report done in 1963 by the American Economic Association (AEA). The "new look" assumes three tasks: 1) to determine whether current texts show improvements; 2) to go beyond minimum type evaluative criteria in the AEA report and develop a standardized economics textbook evaluation procedure; and, 3) to identify…

The author reviews research evidence he considers pertinent to the selection of teacher education students and synthesizes the evidence into 11 criteria for selection. The areas of childhood development, adult learning, college influence on students, college student characteristics, and present selection practices are all explored. In particular,…

Described is a practical approach to continuous reviews, evaluation and weeding (CREW) of library collections, its advantages, and the detailed procedure. Guides by Dewey classes are prepared including information as to age, maximum permissible time without usage, and the presence of various negative factors concerning the material. A bibliography…

Females must learn to take on positions of leadership when they are given the opportunity, says the author. The possible contribution of so large a segment of the population cannot be overlooked and women must be encouraged to develop their potentialities. (Author/RK)

The physical criteria for the selection of a proper training/meeting site are discussed. (BP)

The article states that television has become a potent influence on learning because it suggests, through commercials and programs, that problems can be resolved instantly, and thus shapes viewers' perceptions of reality. (CD)

Free secondary language arts materials and programs available from non-commercial TV networks are described. (JH)