Librarians are recognizing the value of the exchanging views, information and personnal on an international basis. This is the second in a series of articles sponsored by the International and Comparative Librarianship Group of the Library Association. (Author/NH)

The author discusses international development and education in terms of a liberating political force. He suggests that international education must be used to make people aware of their individual needs and the needs of other communities rather than stressing explorative relationships. Several educational programs used in Canada are discussed,…

Relates the activities of the first World Conference on Agricultural Education and Training, 1970. (GB)

The problem of functional literacy has been recognized as a moral issue and offers a special challenge to religious authorities. Founded at the Vatican level in March 1969, the Committee on Human Development was commissioned to promote and animate efforts in: (a) basic education; (b) leadership training; (c) vocational education; (d) opinion…

A discussion of the need for international cooperation in the production of films that will foster a sense of world community and an understanding of humanity as a whole." (Author/AA)

The most fruitful place for a creative person to work is where he has the most helpful equipment, most stimulating associates, and most general satisfaction. Hence, brain power mobility must be fostered, not restricted. Mobility and drain into fertile locations are key elements in the development of world brain power. (Author/AP)

Describes UNISIST efforts to design a single flexible format for the international exchange of bibliographic information in machine-readable form. Such a format would handle records of varying completeness for either direct use or transfer between established international communication formats. There are ten references. (Author/RAA)

A U.S. State Department assessment of the information and communication issues of the UNESCO General Conference at Belgrade, Sept. 23-Oct. 28, 1980. Includes abridged text of the UNESCO resolution on the MacBride Report. (PD)

Focuses primarily on American home economists and their professional international activities from 1956-1981. The concerns are education of professionals; professional association support; reciprocal travel/study opportunities; information about programs/life-styles; role in development process; and involvement with bilateral and international…

The safety of projectors and related viewing devices for school, home, and business use is of paramount importance. The Advisory Committee on Safety (ACOS) of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has established a working group to consider the problem of projector safety and to make recommendations for safety standards. (CMV)

The use of boycott as a political tool of enforcing exclusion from the Olympic Games is shown to be ineffective, illegal, cynical, and misguided. (JMF)