This document contains validated activities and competencies needed by information professionals working as records and information managers. The activities of information professionals are listed by function: records and information program management; systems analysis; records center administration; general administration; planning; financial…

This document contains validated activities and competencies needed by information professionals working in an information service company. The activities and competencies are organized according to the functions which information professionals in such companies perform: project management; reference/analysis of secondary data; research, analysis,…

This document summarizes the key data and main findings of the book, "The Economic Consequences of Immigration into the United States." All immigrants, not only those who are illegal, are included in the discussion. Immigrants, it is concluded, raise the standard of living of the residents of the host country, rather than lowering it as is…

The Trans Alaska Oil Pipeline project and accompanying increases in economic wealth have had an enormous impact, particularly on Alaskan women. Prior to pipeline construction, the civilian labor force participation by Alaskan women was close to the national average. During and since pipeline construction, this participation rate has soared.…

This digest discusses demographic, technological and other factors influencing adult career development and describes new career services, assessment instruments, and interventions for adults. Problems with research in the area of adult career development are noted. (MCF)

Excerpts from testimony presented at the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights hearings on discrimination because of language, employment profile of Asian-Americans, and unemployment and underemployment. (JM)

Statistical data and tables are offered to indicate that expansion of women's participation in labor groups is not matched by an increase in leadership positions. (MW)

The U. S. Government work force expanded from 2.2 million in 1958 to 2.6 million in 1972, with white-collar employees rising to nearly 2 million. (Author/MW)

A Southern Regional Council report released this summer documents that 10 million Southerners are poor by federally defined poverty levels. (KM)

Notes increasing influence of government over pharmacy practice and reports results of a survey undertaken to locate as many pharmacist-lawyers as possible. Presents a profile of the group (estimated at 200) including education, work activities, factors influencing entry into law school, and perceptions of problems facing pharmacy. (JT)

Reports on four broad categories of employment: engineering; sciences, math and other technical; business; and other nontechnical. Only increases over 1974 by type of employer were in state and local governments and in non-profit and educational institutions (excluding teaching). (GS)