Examines school expenditures on the basis of square feet and value of school plant. (Author)

Criticizes the increasing infiltration of private corporations into the public schools through "educational" aids offers of "free" equipment in exchange for product labels; and the provision of technical assistance, management training, and scholarships. (GC)

An electrical load limiter system has reduced the electricity bills by 18 percent at a Pennsylvania junior high school. (MLF)

By installing a computerized energy management system in only four of its schools, the Portsmouth (Virginia) school district has cut its electrical use 23 percent. (Author/MLF)

A discussion of savings of water and hot water heating fuel and an appropriate means of choosing the right products. (Author/MLF)

This article discusses training programs for environmental technicians at wastewater treatment facilities. Special attention is given to start-up orientation and training. (CS)

Discusses the prospects of electricity deregulation and highlights nine steps school districts can take to reassess and update their plans for maximizing the benefits of deregulation. Suggestions include forming an energy management team, seeking discounts and rate incentives, getting involved in competitive user groups, and aggressively seeking…

Discusses how education institutions can deal with time and space constraints when upgrading utilities on urban campuses. Addresses funding, cooperating with owners, innovative technology, and community relations. Offers the example of such construction at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (EV)

Describes the development of a knowledge-based system, REX, that creates subject bibliographies by downloading reference material from an online bibliographic service. The expert systems architecture is explained, use of Prolog is described, and creation of the subject knowledge base and an author index are discussed. (10 references) (LRW)

Considers the effects of the new MARC AMC (Archival and Manuscripts Control) format when applied to a microcomputer-based local system for archival operations. Development of the MicroMARC:amc system at Michigan State University is described, and the implications of technological changes on such systems are discussed. (MES)

Discusses the importance of cataloging to library service and addresses some of the debilitating effects that downsizing or elimination of cataloging departments, combined with outsourcing, and the consequent decline in bibliographic integrity, have on library service. Includes a sidebar on outsourcing. (JKP)

Provides background and insight into the totally new telecommunications network recently implemented by OCLC, as well as steps taken to assure that catastrophic events at critical carrier-network locations or disruptive cuts in carrier cable facilities do not result in widespread service outages for OCLC users. (four references) (DB)

Examines the cultural and spiritual significance of Snoqualmie Falls to two Snoqualmie groups who live within the traditional valley of the Falls or elsewhere in Washington. Summarizes controversy over plans by Puget Sound Power and Light Company to increase water use, thereby diminishing the Falls. (KS)

From 32 responses of supervisors (91% male) of 87 female home economists employed in industry, it appeared executives had fairly accurate understanding of home economists' training and qualifications. Although they believed home economists had qualities for career advancement, executives rated them lower than women with business degrees. (SK)

An effective way to increase electricity energy savings for school districts is to integrate rate case participation (rate reduction) with conservation and load-management efforts (rebates) and retrofit operations, to obtain a total energy cost reduction package. Describes how a Pennsylvania consortium of school districts saved its member…