Maintains that anti-intellectualism threatens intellectual freedom when thinking is regarded only as an activity that experts and specialists do and when judgments of value are not regarded as central to library work. Intellectuals are seen as making discriminating judgments while anti-intellectuals discriminate against them. Six references are…

The subjects of this study were 49 physical education teachers in three inner-city and three suburban Los Angeles (California) area high schools. Results showed that the suburban teachers had more accurate self concepts and were seen as being more like their "ideal selves" than were inner-city teachers. (FG)

Described are the characteristics of a profession, the status of the sanitarian as a professional, and the basic criteria recognized as the mark of a profession. (BT)

A set of propositions on organizational stratification drawn from functional theory is examined. Data are used from 38 departments of a large university as well as from individual faculty survey responses. It is suggested that organizational features act as symbolic devices which inform others that a given organization is a competent member of its…

Discusses results of a questionnaire developed to determine whether there is a difference in faculty willingness to invest time in developing continuing education grant and contract proposals and their willingness to invest time in developing research proposals. It was found that little faculty effort is being expended for continuing education…

There were no significant differences between males and females on any of the components of work motivation measured. Women did not appear significantly different from men on any of the motivational variables, in the rewards they valued on the job, or on job characteristics they valued. (Author)

Briefly reviews the impact of the ideology of professionalism on librarianship and explores the affected labor-management and librarian-client relationships. (RAA)

At the 1980 National Trustee Workshop, the first presentation of the AGB Distinguished Service in Trusteeship Award was made. The award and the recipient, Atherton Bean of Carleton College, are described. (MLW)

As the doors have opened in all areas of the music business, women have not hesitated to walk in, becoming disc jockeys, recording engineers, and producers, but it's still a struggle. (Author)

A listing of the 25 most prominent contributors to adult education was prepared from analysis of survey responses from 41 professors of adult education. Findings from the study are expected to be useful to the practitioner in course development and in identification of influential individuals. (MF)

This examination of the professional goals of librarianship, in relation to various definitions of professionalism, arrives at the conclusion that librarianship's goals could lead to a more flexible set of professional standards focusing on librarianship itself, rather than on the field's symbolic representation. (MBR)

The movement away from professionalization and toward unionization is examined. It is noted that the traditional stance taken by the leadership of the American Association of University Professors seems to ignore the obstacles (i.e., the distribution of power in organization) in the path of attaining full professional status. (Author/LBH)

Analyzes James Finn's contributions to the development of the process view of educational technology in light of his desire to upgrade the status of the audiovisual education movement to a professional field of study. Discusses the concepts of automation versus technology. (Author/LRW)

Employs the concept of discursive positioning to explore the narrative construction of professional identities among women engineers. Provides an analysis of interviews with 15 women engineers which suggested that they adopt a variety of distinct and contradictory positionings to present themselves as qualified professionals. Proposes that…

A survey of more than 20 institutions of higher education worldwide revealed that while research is still rewarded more than teaching, recognition of high-quality teaching is growing in importance. (EV)