Advice for the educator planning sabbaticals in other lands and cultures. (Author)

Describes organization of Indian educational system, with emphasis on science education, as background for description of binational conference to plan improvement of college and university biological education. (AL)

Two presentations from a panel discussion at the National ACAC Conference, 1969, both call for more support for programs which bring both foreign students and minority disadvantaged students to American campuses. (CJ)

Outlines the programs and activities of the Center, focussing on the planning and financing of its new studio and administration building. (LS)

Five articles discussing the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) cover its meaning to United States librarians, goals and objectives, the presidency of IFLA, Universal Bibliographic Control program, and Universal Availability of Publications program. An IFLA fact sheet including address, programs, membership,…

The world scope of assistance to developing countries and Australia's official contribution are reviewed, the part of Australia's contribution affecting higher education is described, and some administrative issues resulting from expanding developmental assistance programs in higher education are outlined. (MSE)

Overviews UNESCO's 36 years of experience. Describes how the United States interacts with UNESCO. Discusses program planning, the education program for 1981-1983, UNESCO's working methods (the regular budget supports state-of-the-art studies, international conferences and training sessions, and on-site specialized assistance), and the regional…

Outlines the state of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) on the eve of its 48th General Conference, reviews the important functions of IFLA, summarizes the important issues in international librarianship to be addressed at the conference, describes the IFLA relationship with ALA, and briefly discusses IFLA and politics.…

Between 1975 and 1980, the Organization for European Cooperation and Development's Centre for Educational Research and Innovation engaged in a project to enable member countries to share innovative approaches to inservice teacher education. Several aspects of the inservice education for teachers (INSET) project are discussed. (CJ)

Provides a brief history of the Universal Serials and Book Exchange, describes the services available from USBE, and discusses its plans for the future. (CHC)

Gives a detailed analysis of progress at the International Program for the Development of Communications (IPDC) Conference in Acapulco, January 1982. Assesses the tone of the continuing international dialog on communications. (PD)

To provide an understanding of the General Information Programme in promoting and assisting the development of information systems and services at national, regional, and international levels, this article briefly describes the organization and characteristics of PGI's work programs, as well as specific applications in Latin America and the…

Describes the activities and growth of ABRATES (Brazilian Translators Association). This association, although private in character and financed by members' dues, has gained government recognition, has helped to organize courses for translators, and has taken the first steps to protect the rights of the translator, demanding appropriate labor…