This guide is intended as a resource document for the beginner in food services and food purchasing. The publication is divided topically by (1) purchasing procedures, (2) specifications and evaluation, (3) sources for purchasing food products, (4) storage of food products and inventory procedures, (5) type of food service management, and (6)…

Reports results of studies dealing with the use of storage shelves versus toy boxes and limited versus free access to toys. (ED)

This self-evaluation form for microform storage and care was designed to assist librarians who work with active non-book collections. Developed from an extensive literature search on the storage and care of non-book materials, the form has been field tested for value and usability in 20 institutions representing a variety of types of library…

This self-evaluation form for original paintings/prints and non-original prints storage and care was designed to assist librarians who work with active non-book collections. Developed from an extensive literature search on the storage and care of non-book materials, the form has been field tested for value and usability in 20 institutions…

This self-evaluation form for magnetic tape storage and care was designed to assist librarians who work with active non-book collections. Developed from an extensive literature search on the storage and care of non-book materials, this form has been field tested for value and usability in 20 institutions representing a variety of types of library…

This self-evaluation form for map storage and care was designed to assist librarians who work with active non-book collections. Developed from an extensive literature search on the storage and care of non-book materials, the form has been field tested for value and usability in 20 institutions representing a variety of types of library situations,…

Discusses Library of Congress's critical need for a storage medium to preserve items and reduce space requirements and describes the library's previous applications of optical disk technology. Discussion of current print and nonprint optical disk pilot programs includes their scope, equipment used, and the matrix management employed for their…

This publication provides an introduction to grain grading and handling for adult students in vocational and technical education programs. Organized in five chapters, the booklet provides a brief overview of the jobs performed at a grain elevator and of the techniques used to grade grain. The first chapter introduces the grain industry and…

A study has been made at the National Bureau of Standards of the different techniques that are or could be used for testing solar collectors and thermal storage devices that are used in solar heating and cooling systems. This report reviews the various testing methods and outlines a recommended test procedure, including apparatus and…

In this paper, we describe aspects related to learning and learning assessment including pedagogy, cognition, pilot study and results from the study. This study is conducted for an educational module on "10 Principles of Materials Handling". This module along with another on "Analysis and Design of Integrated Materials Handling Systems" constitute…