Over the past year, libraries have made the national news owing to soaring public usage driven by tough economic times. Much of this increased traffic stems from patrons coming to their local branches to use resources that will help them improve their chances at employment. While some demand practical job-hunting and career materials to help them…

The author explores ways in which the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery might provide the college admissions counselor with an additional set of test scores that, when used with scores from other standardized tests, might provide a more valid comprehensive evaluation of a student's academic potential. (Author/CH)