Traces the historical background of the machine readable records program of the National Archives of Canada. The systems overview approach used to appraise records is discussed, including content and technical analyses, and the processing and dissemination activities of the program are described. (CLB)

This report focuses on the field test initiated to substantiate the utility and application of previously developed staff development needs assessment instruments and their use. These instruments were intended for use by practicing and pre-service vocational education administrators. (A preliminary report documenting instrument design and…

The goal of a project was to develop staff development needs assessment instruments and procedures to benefit practicing and pre-service vocational education administrators. The information provided would assist them in planning for and participating in self-improvement activities. The needs assessment instruments developed viewed the…

A study was conducted to develop a curriculum to meet the information processing/management training needs of persons entering or continuing careers in the information marketing area. The process used for the study was based on Stufflebeam's Context, Input, Process, Product (CIPP) model of evaluation. The information gathering process included a…