Suggests that public broadcasters themselves helped create the current worldwide challenge to public service broadcasting. Argues that questions about how well extreme marketplace models work, the need to reassert some of the cultural purposes associated with public broadcasting, and the slower-than-expected pace of new media development may…

Three principal aspects of capital needs in biomedical research are discussed: the significant and growing need for capital; sources; and the role of federal policy. Important assumptions, questions, and possible future trends are discussed. Consolidated thinking and effort are encouraged. (MSE)

Discusses the findings of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science hearing on the status and needs of native Americans' libraries, based on visits to four pueblo libraries. Library services are described, financial support and needs are discussed, and the role of the library in native American cultures is examined. (CLB)

Summarizes the development of science and technology in the Arab Gulf States and discusses the collection building of the libraries in the region, focusing on problems of censorship and finance. Current purchasing methods are described, and the need for automation in acquisitions work and for centralized and cooperative purchasing is discussed.…

Reports on increased amounts of financial assistance given to Laboratory Cooperative Science Centers, Energy Manpower Development Programs for teacher and student research, and minority institutions. Includes a table indicating programs mandated by Congress and the amount of support funds given. (RT)

The first article discusses the role of the library in promoting adult literacy and issues that will be addressed at the May 1990 State Library Literacy Forum in Alexandria. The primary issue explored is the need for cooperative planning and leadership at the state level. The second describes the experiences of a volunteer literacy tutor. (CLB)

Four myths are discussed: the United States is preeminent in science and engineering; the excellence of universities can compensate for weaknesses elsewhere in the educational system; diversity and an uncoordinated approach to federal funding is a source of strength; and the principal goal of basic research is to advance knowledge. (MLW)

Examines research and trends related to equitable financing of rural schools, problems common to rural school districts, and an emerging "technology of individualization" that may negate any relationship between school effectiveness and school size. Commentaries discuss the value of district consolidation without school consolidation, and…

Describes the National Sea Grant Program and eight types of education programs. Examines funding patterns from 1976 through 1987. Assesses current status of education within the Program using a director's survey. Discusses some implications for science educators. Provides the conceptual scheme for aquatic studies and a directory of the programs.…

A 10-step action plan for building the teacher corps of the future and ensuring that it includes a large share of gifted, creative, and talented individuals is outlined. (MSE)

Describes California's 10-year struggle over state defunding of non-credit, recreational and avocational courses. Explains the criteria used to develop a list of courses to be defunded. Considers effects on community college finances, image, governance, mission, and access of the $30 million reduction in state support. (DMM)

Describes a study that explored trends in the attention given by state coordinating agencies of higher education to academic libraries in terms of funding and statewide library cooperation. Factors related to the perceived success of state agency/library interactions are identified and a theory concerning such interactions is advanced. (Author/CLB)

Data were gathered from 1,119 facilities providing vocational services to 112,996 adults with developmental disabilities, to analyze employment outcomes for persons in transitional training or sheltered, supported, or competitive employment; placements by occupational categories; movement patterns within employment statuses; employment retention;…

Organization and management of financial resources in the University of Maryland medical school's department of medicine are described, including development of realistic budgets, accounting for sources of income and expenses, uses of subsidies and incentives for more efficient administration, financial reporting, annual administrative retreat,…

Summarizes findings of a graduate school study on community networks (electronic townhalls) and their involvement with local public libraries. Representatives of 24 networks participated, answering telephone queries on network services, users, goals, funding, governance, technical design, social benefits, government information provision,…