Approximately 200 MEDLARS references are cited dealing with: accreditation and licensure; computers; continuing education; curriculum; educational measurement, and research and development; forensic medicine; graduate education; history; internship and residency; foreign medical education; minority groups; schools; specialism; students; teaching…

An investigation of the roles of selected Indiana voluntary health agencies in continuing education for health personnel indicated the agencies' increased future involvement with health organizations in continuing education efforts. The methodology used to determine the agencies' participation in continuing education and their structure and…

This paper indicates the failure of our society to educate its citizens in the "worthy" use of retirement leisure. It contends that educated retirees should be offered an opportunity to function in creative, dignified and self-directed roles on university campuses. (Author)

Members of Special Libraries Association (SLA) were surveyed to determine whether they participated in continuing education activities, and, if so, the types of programs they preferred. It was found that they are active participants in continuing education programs, especially those dealing with online database searching and those sponsored by…

Explores the emerging role of librarians and support staff members, and the requirements both will have to meet to function effectively. The discussion of practical ideas to help current staff prepare for as yet undefinable responsibilities includes participative management, staff development, and involvement in professional organizations. (10…

Reports on a survey of graduates of the library program at Ahmadu Bello University which examined the quantity and quality of graduates, types of libraries in which they are employed, the extent to which the program prepared them to work in various library departments, and their satisfaction with library work. (28 references) (CLB)

A study using problem-based, small-group techniques drawing on adult learning theories suggests this is a feasible approach to continuing medical education. Physicians use current and previous experience in the learning process and integrate new information with peer support, while the teacher facilitates learning and monitors the group process.…

A combination of strategies that stimulates and engages graduate students, who take classes at night, is the use of cases drawn from students' personal working experiences. Material from these cases plus stories from current newspapers joined with the techniques of role playing, inquiry instruction, and Socratic dialogue create stimulating…

Compares male and female professional librarians in English public libraries in terms of salaries, employment level, participation in continuing education activities, reasons for taking an extended leave or quitting a job, and respondents' descriptions of an ideal job. (8 references) (Author/CLB)

Questions the future of the Master of Library Science (MLS) Degree in a field which in the past has criticized and doubted its professionalism. At a conference sponsored by the Association for Library and Information Science Education, educators and librarians discussed problems of the field and projected areas of change. (CDD)

Describes adventure games, a genre of computer simulation games that require the use of creative and intuitive approaches similar to those used in online database searching, and suggests that they can be used in training online searchers to develop creative problem solving skills. Reviews of several available adventure games are included. (EJS)

A survey of pharmacists revealed that most pharmacists exceeded the number of required credits, and most credits were acquired by correspondence study. Some differences in preference were found according to sex, age group, and professional position type. (MSE)

Describes a study designed to gather data on those continuing education activities which 215 full-time library school educators utilize to maintain contact with the practice of the profession. Activities identified are ranked in order of perceived effectiveness, use, and preference, and 11 sources are cited. (EJS)

Directors of academic, public, and special libraries were asked to relate curricula of master's degree programs in library and information science to their own perceived needs and preferences in hiring of junior professionals. Options for alternatives to education outside one-year degree setting were examined and ranked. Seventeen references are…

The summer duties of a vocational agriculture teacher are grouped into four general categories (supervising and teaching, professional development, Future Farmers of America activities, and updating and maintenance of the department). Specific activities within these categories are listed. (MS)