This kit is designed to help labor union members or others interested in workplace issues to make successful visits to elementary and secondary school classrooms. The slide program lasts approximately 45 minutes and does not require an expert in teaching or labor history background. Suggestions on whom to approach within the school in order to…

Reviews the historical development of adult and continuing education as provided through the Open University system of Great Britain. An interview with the librarian for Oxford's Department of External Studies examines the current status of the program and describes the library services available to participants. (8 references) (CLB)

Reports the results of a survey of 203 academic libraries that examined the employment status, utilization, and compensation of part-time librarians as compared to full-time staff. The effects of union membership, administrative satisfaction with this class of workers, and perceived problems with part-time staff are discussed. (CLB)

Reviews the latest contract and salary changes in collective agreements in Canadian libraries, using the provinces of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, and Ontario as a sample population. The issues likely to be raised at the negotiating table in 1988 are predicted. (5 references) (Author/CLB)

Provides a general survey of literature addressing the faculty status issue among academic librarians since 1974. Specific issues discussed include publication/scholarship, governance and collegiality, librarians as teachers, and collective bargaining. (CLB)