This collection of papers provides an overview of the status of children's services in public libraries and identifies areas which need to be strengthened. A review of the institute program and an examination of the goals of children's services are followed by 16 papers focusing on the child, the children's librarian, services, facilities,…

As a collection of articles this book is intended for use as a guide for planning and building teacher centers. The beginning articles tell how a combination of convictions, experience, high energy, and happenstance formed the first American teacher centers. The next several articles focus on practical matters such as staffing, needs assessment,…

Science supervisors have a complex and difficult job. They must have the abilities, training, and experience of scientist, educator, administrator, and politician. A science supervisor must be a master teacher, both in practice and in the knowledge of teaching methods, research on learning, and insight into the development of children. Another…

The mini reviews in this collection synthesize current information regarding three timely topics in outdoor education: utilizing adventure education as a treatment mode for juvenile delinquency; providing outdoor education for the handicapped; and developing outdoor education nature centers. In "Outdoor Adventure Education and Juvenile…

Twelve articles describe developments in the field of employee health and recreation. Establishing programs, designing facilities, evaluating program effectiveness, and relating participation to productivity are highlighted, and program philosophy, participation of the handicapped, and legal responsibility for injuries are discussed. (PP)