Describes the activities of and responses to a summer reading program for preschool and elementary school children offered by the Tulsa City-County Library System. Suggestions for developing and implementing such programs are offered, including planning guidelines, the design of print materials, and publicity strategies. (CLB)

Dollar amounts of research support from federal, state and local, industry, institutional, and other sources are charted for each state, the District of Columbia, and the territories. (MSE)

The first of two articles describing the University of Michigan's experiences in installing an on-premise telecommunications system covers: (1) the physical, historical, and cultural context; (2) planning for the new system; (3) voice and data strategies of the system; (4) switching equipment and transmission media; and (5) financing and rates.…

Analyzes the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 as a source of funds and resources to support community colleges' involvement in international trade education. Explains the concept of "Training for Trade." Identifies potential benefits for community colleges in each provision of the bill, emphasizing sections categorized under…

Describes a teen volunteer program sponsored by the Clearwater Public Library System. The discussion covers promotional activities, job responsibilities and training, program evaluation, staffing, and funding. The volunteer application and guidelines are appended. A sidebar reports the results of a national survey of the public library resources…

This article presents tips on financing the purchase of wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment for physically disabled children. Parent/dealer cooperation, parental health insurance coverage, governmental programs, doctors' prescription letters, and community resources are discussed. Eight potential funding sources are listed along with contact…

Formula funding in Ontario is used as a case study to evaluate how effective formula-funding has been in encouraging autonomous universities to work towards the attainment of public policy objectives. The analysis shows that four mechanisms have been used in Canada--formula funding, designated extraformula grants, incentive funding, and controls.…

Describes a long range program for library development in Illinois utilizing Library Services and Construction Act funds. For each area of development, the discussion covers the identification of needs, activities to meet needs, and criteria for funding. Policies and procedures for funding applications are also reviewed. (CLB)

A discussion of the current state and future of special education in British Columbia looks at changing cultural and handicap demographics, parental expectations, shortage of expertise, trends in assignment to special education, accountability for program effectiveness, demand for support services, and government policy. (MSE)

The article describes the work of the Canadian Association for Community Living which advocates replacing institutional commitment with community living for the retarded. A Community Living Resources Fund, provided by the federal government on an interim basis, to assist provinces in replacing institutions is proposed. (DB)

A report compiled by the Center for Higher Education at Illinois State University, considered to be the definitive study of state financial support for higher education, is described. State appropriations figures continue to follow trends in regional economies. (MLW)

Reviews the development of public libraries during the twentieth century and examines the influences of public libraries on twentieth-century presidents. It is noted and discussed that presidents who were well served as youths by public libraries or who provided leadership for public libraries during their administrations came from families of…

Presents Miami-Dade Community College's Endowed Teaching Chair Program as a model for raising funds to enhance excellence in teaching. Traces the development of the project, the planning and organization of the fund-raising campaign, and methods used to motivate contributors. (DMM)

Reviews selected articles and publications addressing the preservation of library materials. The review is organized by the following categories: specialized publications and bibliographies; general works; disasters and disaster planning; reports from conferences, meetings and organizations; education; funding; conservation; commercial binding;…

Traces the development of National Endowment for the Arts education policy and relates these trends to the conversion of art activity into entertainment. Points out that large budgets and increased activity in programs do not guarantee artistic achievement with permanent value. Urges interested persons to support the ideals of art. (KO)