Discussion of the use of peer teachers to provide college students with microcomputer education focuses on a video course used to teach Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software. Budget considerations are discussed, student and faculty reactions are described, and potential time savings to faculty are examined. (LRW)

Presents a strategy for staff development designed to avoid resistance from tenured faculty. Suggests the use of outside consultants to train inside resource persons who then continue the staff development with their colleagues. Provides 11 references. (SKW)

Describes an instructional database for microcomputers which is designed to eliminate the need for costly textbooks and to aid professors in many of their instructional responsibilities. Various types of databases are explained, and guidelines for hardware selection and backup systems are discussed. (LRW)

Outlines the history of the application of photographic and allied printing methods in libraries during the past 50 years. The benefits of reprints and micropublications to libraries and users are discussed, and the possible impact of computer output microfilm is examined. (19 references) (Author/CLB)

This discussion of impending revisions to the Canadian Copyright Act focuses on the need for inclusion of a fair dealing provision in any revisions, defined either through legislation or the courts, and for the use of a random sampling of photocopying in libraries to establish blanket reprography fees. (Author/CLB)

Reviews the positive effects of patient education, including the physician patient relationship, improvements in health status, and cost effectiveness. The status of hospital libraries in Nigeria is described, and suggestions for the implementation of patient education programs are made. (5 references) (CLB)

Estimated savings are reported that result from the Florida Demonstration Project, in which all Florida state universities agreed to drop all administrative approvals and requirements for research projects for five federal agencies. (MSE)

The authors present ideas and techniques to stimulate divergent thinking on ways to cope with fulfilling the training department's mission, purpose, and objectives within a federal agency during times of fewer resources. (Author/CH)

The recent deregulation of a number of industries presents a potential boon for local education. Deregulation of local schools, along with the assumption of greater managerial control, could produce more effective education. A model is proposed that includes deregulation, decentralization, flexibility, competition, technical support, and…

Reports on the cost-effectiveness of four educational interventions and their effectiveness in raising student achievement in mathematics and reading. Research shows that tutoring yields the best results. (MD)

Evaluates the Perry Preschool Project, precursor of the Head Start program for disadvantaged black children. The program generated short-term IQ gains and long-term gains in attendance, academic achievement, graduation rates and earnings, and reduced transfer payments and pregnancies. The program returns $24,000 per student, benefiting both…

Examines the factors that determine the cost of retrospective conversion (definition of conversion, standards of acceptance, method of conversion, hit rate, standards for creation of machine-readable records for nonhits); reports results of cost study at University of Michigan library; and introduces an alternative strategy for discussion. Seven…

This article describes the merger of teacher education programs at neighboring institutions and the problems and benefits accruing from the merger. The efficacy of the merger concept is examined. (MT)

Compared the quality of psychoeducational reports generated under two conditions. On the average, reports written with computer assistance were rated to be of higher quality than those prepred by hand. Staff time spent on report preparation was saved with computer assistance. (Author/ABB)

Reviews resource allocation studies and includes an overview of resource allocation in public education and a review and analysis of studies by unit of analysis. Argues for informed resource allocation to increase school productivity. (MD)