Persuading students to pursue graduate education in science and engineering, the vitality of universities, raising the level of technological literacy, and making more effective use of the results and insights of science are related components of the adequacy of the science-education system and its relevance to the country's needs. (MLW)

Describes emerging employment markets in the United Kingdom that require information skills, and examines the reasons why librarians and information workers have had little impact on these markets. The need for practical competencies, as well as formal qualifications, is cited as a major reason for this trend. (3 references) (CLB)

Describes problems in the current state of library automation, including too much jargon, excessive costs, excessive implementation time, and systems that don't work. An example is given of one public library's conservative approach to library automation which husbands resources for the maintenance and expansion of print collections and…

This article outlines the technological developments that have taken place in the online information field and their effects on the role of librarians as information intermediaries. Discussion covers changing technologies; products (data bank switch, electronic publishing and full-text databases, user friendly access and end user searching); and…

Presents an analysis of a survey of University-Industry Research Relationships (UIRR) in biotechnology that involved over 1200 university faculty. Findings indicated that researchers with industrial support published at higher rates, patented more frequently, participated in more administrative and professional activities, and earned more than…

Although there is much potential in university-industry relationships, neither side has been entirely open with the other about the differences inherent in the two kinds of organizations and their goals. A truly collaborative partnership supports neither excessive humility nor excessive arrogance on either part. (MSE)

This review discusses the key elements of a national infrastructure of information--government (funding, legislation, manpower planning, national information policy, development of communications systems); people (information users and professionals); professional associations or societies; publishing industry; physical information resources…

Analysis of New England information science personnel needs focuses on job vacancies by specialization (1980-1983); priority personnel needs; overall personnel priorities; average of advertised salaries and job by type of employer; and demand for information, processing, and youth service workers. A substantial need for children's and school…

Self-reports and personal interviews were used to measure the effects of a management training course on the work behavior of scientists who supervise research teams. A longitudinal design evaluated effects on performance at three, six, and 12 months following training, with some gradual decline in behavior occurring. (SK)

Described are the contributions of Arab scientists to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, physics, medicine, and geography since the founding of Islam. (SL)

Educationalists and social scientists are increasingly interested in childhood as a distinct social category, and Childhood Studies is now a recognized area of research and analysis. This book brings together the key themes of Childhood Studies in a broad and accessible introduction for students and practitioners working in this field.…

This paper reports on an unfinished Delphi investigation of the future information management. Too often the personal aspect of information provision is overlooked in the light of the dramatic development of technology. However, behind every technological advance there is a provider whose role it is to source, organize, and disseminate the…

Despite receiving over 50% of associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in the United States in 1990, women earned only 15% of engineering bachelor's degrees. Polynesian and Filipino women compose an almost vanishing percentage of these engineering graduates. To make visible the social obstacles minority women engineers experience, this paper…

This Public Law (PL-105-255) lays out the reasons for establishing the Commission; the duties of the Commission; membership, directorship, and powers of the commission; and expectations for the Commission's report. (WRM)

This book focuses on three particular context-specific accounts of scientific thinking. The first section of the book presents research focused on extending knowledge of the fundamental components of scientific thinking. In the second section, research is presented that is focused primarily on how to build a structure for scientific thinking in…