A series of articles explores the role and activities of school librarians, especially focusing on evaluation procedures. The topics discussed include librarians' and evaluators' perceptions of important evaluative criteria and a description of a performance based evaluation model. The last article describes working in an international school…

Describes an international program for high school students designed to increase their awareness of environmental issues and international cooperation. Discusses the 1987 conference held in the Netherlands and plans for a conference to be held in Chicago (IL) in 1989. (CW)

Rehabilitation news items include, among others: a midpoint review of the implementation of the World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons, an international study on the impact of new technologies on employment of disabled people, and a U.S. project to investigate disability service provision and innovations in other countries. (JDD)

Presents a procedure for developing an International Employment Service for students wanting overseas employment as well as foreign students wanting to work in the United States. Includes information on visas, employment opportunities, and job search methods. (JAC)

Reviews developments leading to the establishment of the International Extension College, charts its progress and achievements, and presents an idea for a "new education" for the future consisting of stable adult education based on learner needs linked with extension services. (Author/MBR)

The third in a series of Ciba Foundation/Medical Student Conferences, held in Oxford in October 1975, is reported. Topics covered diagnosis, prevention, and care of the handicapped and problems facing parents and families of these children. (LBH)

This survey provides information on teacher exchange programs, and positions as teacher or teaching assistant in English in public and private schools in Germany. (CHK)

Provided is a summary of the 26th Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs held August 26-31, 1976, in Muhlhausen, East Germany. World problems discussed included: arms limitations, military research and development, nuclear test ban, alternative energy sources, and genetic engineering. (SL)

This report, the second annual Human Development Report (HDR) for Latvia, investigates the accuracy of Latvia's 1995 ranking of 48th out of 174 countries in terms of human development in the most recent United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) global Human Development Report. The report also suggests measures that could significantly improve…

This paper discusses authority control in the national bibliography of South Africa. The changes brought about by the shift from the Information Age to the Knowledge Age are summarized, and an overview of the National Library of South Africa is provided, including its history from 1818 to the present, as well as objectives and functions. Authority…

Some generalizations and conclusions are given about the Associated Schools Project based on findings from reports compiled by a representative group of the National Commissions who made in depth studies of their associated programs. A profile is provided of the project as a whole, of its evaluation, achievement to date, and future directions. (SM)

Describes the opportunities for East Europeans to come to the United States for study on the predoctoral level in the chemistry department at Southern Illinois University in September, 1973. Indicates that 15 candidates have been recommended under this program. (CC)

Dr. Mead received the 1970 Kalinga Prize on 2 December, 1971. The Prize, established in 1951, is awarded annually by Unesco for significant contribution to the interpretation of science as an instrument for improving mankind, enriching the culture of nations and answering human and social problems. (Author)

As a Fulbrighter in India, the author describes life in India for an American and tells how he coped with the Indian students' Anti-Americanism. (IR)