Developed to shed light on theater librarianship in Great Britain, this study defines theater libraries, illustrates the kind of work carried out in theater libraries and collections, reviews functional problem areas, and advocates better organization, financing, and staffing for these unique institutions. The study covers public, academic,…

This plan for school food service in Kansas is intended to serve as a guide for the development and success of efficient nutritional programs at the local level. The topics covered include statistical facts of organization and funding of school food services; objectives for fiscal year 1980; descriptions of the various food service programs;…

This volume, number one in a series of three, investigates the relationship between modes of finance for primary schools and educational policy objectives in the countries of Australia, Canada, and Germany. The first purpose of the book was to tell the history of educational finance arrangements in order to frame the context within which present…

This volume, number three in a series of three, investigates the relationship between modes of finance for primary schools and educational policy objectives in the countries of the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, and Italy. The first purpose of the book was to tell the history of educational finance arrangements in order to frame the context within…

This report, submitted to accompany the Vocational Education Amendments (VT 007 323) presents the reasons behind the House Committee Support, and discusses briefly the changes, which include: (1) purpose and background, (2) authorization of appropriations, (3) required use of state allotments set aside for the disadvantaged, (4) new and expanded…

Five papers presented at six California colleges in July of 1968 are presented. "Industrial Arts and Technology" by Delmar W. Olson outlines the bases for a contemporary industrial arts program, its possible purposes, and several elements which need consideration when desiging such a program. "Contemporary Industrial Arts Programs in the United…

This report is an interpretative review of the state laws and aspects of the general governing structure of Ohio public libraries that are important for development of a statewide library program in accordance with accepted professional standards. Library and municipal laws were analyzed, questionnaires were submitted to public libraries, and…

This international directory lists aid given to developing countries by non-governmental, non-profit organizations of countries other than the United States. This reference thus complements "U.S. Non-Profit Organisations in Technical Assistance." Included are organizations which are wholly subsidized by governments or by government…

Presented are the proceedings of the April 4, 1977 hearing before the Subcommittee on Child and Human Development of the U.S. Senate Committee on Human Resources on the Opportunities for Adoption Act of 1977. Included are the text of bill S. 961 and statements, letters of support and background material presented to the committee. Pertinent…

This report presents data compiled as part of a comprehensive program to measure and analyze the nation's resources expended for research and development (R&D). R&D spending in the United States is expected to reach $51 billion in 1979, 9% over the 1978 level. The R&D expenditures are expected to account for 2.2% of the gross national…

A panel discussion on bibliographic instruction was presented by three librarians at a meeting of the New England Chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries in November 1974. Defining bibliographic instruction as instruction in the use of library materials rather than library orientation, the panelists talked about the…

This report details the departmental sources and recipients of Federal support to colleges and universities in fiscal year 1974. The $4,463 million allocated represents a 17 percent increase from fiscal year 1973. The Department of Health, Education, and Welfare was the largest source of Federal funds, with $3,234 million, or 72 percent of the…

This report discusses the impact of the New England Regional Commission (NERCOM) funds allocated by the New England Program in Teacher Education (NEPTE) on local programs where experimental approaches were designed to improve existing teacher education practices. Specifically, this report addresses the costs associated with various activities that…

The purpose of this report is to discuss the impact of the New England Regional Commission (NERCOM) funds and other development funds allocated by the New England Program in Teacher Education (NEPTE) on the implementation of programs by local groups to improve existing teacher education practices. Specifically, this report addresses the costs…

This index reflects the nature and scope of the Student Financial Assistance hearings, begun in October 1973 by the House of Representatives Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, and completed in July 1974. The hearings were devoted to specific topics in postsecondary education which were addressed by a variety of witnesses from within and…