The implementation of work redesign techniques described or similar advanced methods of organization and work system design should allow academic libraries to respond more effectively to rapid changes in user demand and improve the quality of working life of their employees. Included are 44 references. (Author/RAA)

Holds that in order to be equal members of society, women must transform the sexual division of domestic labor, the economics of domestic work, and the spatial separation of homes and workplaces. Proposes architectural and social reforms to meet these ends. (Author/GC)

Examines predictors of turnover of female factory workers in a multivariate framework. Findings indicate that organizational, job, and personal characteristics are equally important in explaining turnover. Variables significantly related to turnover are tenure, cycle time, peer leadership, communication flow, training time, family income, and…

The question of whether sex discrimination exists among part-time faculty at two-year institutions is explored. There is evidence of differences in wages and salaries as well as in employment conditions between the two sexes. Findings of an American Association of University Professors survey are discussed. (MLW)

Mini-term (an out-of-school, short-term, field experience) was implemented at the University of Knoxville so students could examine the work environment and job responsibilities of a specific career. Increase in student participation and positive student comments have provided the impetus for revising the program to meet future needs. (KRP)

Compares interlibrary loan data from a 1995 survey of Greater Midwest Research Library Consortium and Association of Research Libraries members with a 1989 survey. Shows an increase in transaction to staff ratio and a negative correlation between transaction to staff ratio and lending fill rate. Relates factors affecting productivity, such as…

A study of two new middle schools demonstrates that reform is difficult to achieve unless teachers are expert in their work, share their expertise, and seek and create new knowledge to support their work. Leading from the center, school leaders figure significantly in expanding learning and developing community even in "teacher-run"…

Provides suggestions that can reduce stress for library personnel. Discusses strategic planning tasks, coping with patrons, releasing hostile feelings, recognizing no-win situations, keeping in good health, observing/changing personal habits, alternating mental and physical jobs, creating a library policy, selecting and arranging computer…

Analyzes 240 First Amendment cases involving school administrator dismissals, focusing on each administrator's (alleged) behavior or situation leading to the court's decision. These cases disclose a substantial volume of behavior that is inexcusable, outrageous, self-destructive, and embarrassing. Many accounts illustrate the stress, ambiguities,…

Presents an agenda for research needed to help identify the educational media and technology profession based on strategic planning by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT). Topics include definitions of the field, positions held by professionals, compensation, professional preparation and standards, communications,…

Five case studies of professional employees who are blind describe their needs for employment accommodations in the following areas: worksite accessibility, performance of essential job functions, job mastery and satisfaction, and career development. The article also describes the Work Experience Survey, an instrument useful in helping the…

Different gender cultures can create dilemmas for women in the workplace. Although mentoring can help address this problem, there are at least three different available mentoring models (the apprenticeship, the competency model, and the reflective practitioner). Examines definitions and grounds for choosing among mentoring alternatives.…

Describes problems for a university-based child development laboratory of decreased university funding, overworked staff, and huge public demand. Explains that instead of conventional responses, the program was redesigned by decreasing enrollment and increasing length of the remaining program, thereby maintaining income levels and addressing…

Among 1,286 employed persons responding to the Work, Family, and Well-Being survey, women received more interpersonal work rewards (thanks and recognition) than did men, and these rewards correlated negatively with earnings. However, men and women did not differ in their ratings of interpersonal or economic work rewards as subjectively rewarding.…

Features reviews and summaries of more than 200 articles, organized within seven areas: (1) counselor-client relations; (2) business and industry; (3) university career centers; (4) career development theories; (5) gender differences; (6) work and family issues; and (7) cross-cultural issues. Goals were to identify articles relevant to clinicians…