Describes scientists as motivated by egoism in the pursuit of excellence as against an artist who finds inspiration for the most part in satisfying himself. Ideally, scientists should find motivation in both the above mentioned ends as well as desire to serve others. (PS)

Expresses views on relationships which should exist between scientists and society. A scientist has special obligations to inform the public of new knowledge correctly, but this does not give him any special rights over others in society. (PS)

Recruiting efforts have their roots in the sweeping university expansion program which involves the building of new universities and teaching colleges, and the conversion of many polytechnic institutes to quasi-university rank. (DF)

Statements on various topics are given by: Carlos Cuadra, Victor Rosenberg, Mary Madden, Liz Pan, Joseph Raben, Pauline Atherton, Joshua Smith, Martha Williams, Charles Bourne, and Robin Lake. (SJ)

Symposium held at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, August 16-18, 1972. (RS)

Summarizes the response by members of the Division of Invertebrate Zoologists of the American Society of Zoologists to a question determining their feelings toward involving the division in work toward resolving pressing ecological problems. (AL)

A survey study for assessing the attitudes of scientists revealed that most physicists hold relatively liberal views on major issues such as war, drugs, and law and order. Highly successful physicists were found more left-of-center politically than general physicists. (PS)

An understanding of marketing'' can provide valuable insignts into the capability of success or failure of ERIC-Like information systems. Three marketing perspectives are examined that contribute to a better understanding of the role such systems can play in satisfying user needs (Author/KE)

Describes a number of programs designed to assist members of the American Chemical Society obtain employment, including direct support for unemployed members and the exercise of political influence in stimulating employment opportunities. (AL)

Today information science is confronted with three major handicaps: (a) to overcome its preoccupation with scientific and technical information; (b) to strip the eggshells" remaining from its ancestor disciplines; and (c) to find its systems approach." (Author)

Described are three methods used by engineers and scientists to enrich their understanding of a technical subject prior to an interpersonal communication: Piggybacking, friendly consultation and/or professional peripheration. (17 references) (Author/SJ)

The employment picture, including salaries, of information scientists in England is presented. The data resulted from a survey conducted by the Institute of Information Scientists. The salaries are expressed as English pounds. (3 references) (NH)

Summarizes conference discussions on the need for public involvement in demanding science and technology respond to societal needs, and the need for scientists to broaden their concept of their role. (AL)