Recommends a five-step process for selecting the appropriate program for training administration. Includes selection criteria, a list of programs, and resources and suppliers. (JOW)

Outlines competencies needed by librarians working with young adults in any type of information agency. Developed by the Education Committee of the Young Adult Services Division, competencies are listed in seven areas: leadership and professionalism, knowledge of client group, communication, administration, knowledge of materials, access to…

The author recounts his experiences as an administrator of programs for deaf elementary and secondary students and describes a model for helping others to determine selection and management of computer resources. (CL)

Discusses incremental decisions that need to be made when selecting a videodisc system and presents guidelines for moving through the learning and decision-making process. Guidelines cover understanding the technology, understanding the videodisc project process, composing the project team, establishing requirements and considering the budget, and…

An experimental program for university summer students of French as a second language that provided a computer resource center and a variety of courseware, authoring aids, and other software for student use is described and the problems and advantages are discussed. (MSE)