In-service training is envisaged as an essential to the librarian's post-professional education. The effectiveness of this particular type of training is shown to be complementary to academic library education, which deals with principles and general practice. Specialized practices and the experience in-service training gives, assume a…

This document presents an outline of a program of instruction for a global medicine course offered in 3 blocks by the Department of the Army. The purpose of the first block, which would take 156 hours to complete, is to provide Army Medical Department officers with a basic working knowledge of, and the fundamental concepts underlying,…

This meeting was designed to serve as an up-to-date learning resource for those involved in library education and as a centralized medium for the demonstration of projects and activities. Included in the report are discussions on (1) Principles of Adult Education Programming, (2) Needs Assessment Techniques, (3) Designing Education Plans for…

Describes the planning and implementation of a continuing education program for registered nurses at the Petersburg, Virginia, General Hospital School of Nursing. The success of a series of refresher courses for nurses returning to active practice encouraged curriculum extension. Responses to an evaluative follow up questionnaire completed by all…

An information retrieval-feedback procedure for elementary school faculty in a program of professional development. (Author)

A study examined physicians' attitudes toward structured self-directed learning. Responses to questionnaire items indicated respondents' attitudes toward the practice; scores were compared using the variables of age and hours spent at self-directed learning. Data indicated a predominantly neutral or indifferent attitude. (Author/CH)

Discusses the concept of time management and its value in the small or one-person library. Some misconceptions about time management are considered, and continuing education is recommended for librarians to learn time management skills. (MES)

Discusses the use of videocassettes as professional tools for librarians. Such applications as continuing education, downloading of teleconferences, and training for vendor systems are described. A sidebar reviews and provides ordering information for seven continuing education or training videos. (MES)

Reports on a survey of providers of educational conferences via teleconferencing, which was found to be an increasingly prevalent form of continuing medical education. A five-page appendix gives addresses, prices, and other data on providers of audio and video teleconferencing. (SK)

Argues that general education, as opposed to liberal education, should be included in professional continuing education programs. (CH)