To assist acquisition and reference librarians and bibliographers in identifying specific titles and book production in the Arab world. (Author/NH)

The British have used the Industrial Training Act of 1964 to develop a dynamic training policy; and this is seen as a major factor in an economic growth strategy. (EB)

The factors which led to the National Educational Assessment Program are discussed, and the likelihood of its serving the purposes intended is evaluated. (DB)

Reports a study of administrator and teacher educator attitudes toward four-stage accreditation procedures currently being applied. (JES)

Examines problems associated with inclusion of series authority records within national online authority system including: selection of titles for inclusion in series or title authority file; information in addition to title to be included in records; construction of series headings; handling minor variations in series titles. Eleven references…

A member of the National Evaluation Policy Group discusses the dynamics of the national evaluation of extension education, and the national expectations, issues, and impact of the process. (SK)

Notes the importance of equal access to information for all citizens through library networks and defines the role of government in the establishment of a national network system. (CWM)

In this document, the task force addresses itself to a description of mental health administration and a suggested curriculum for educating future mental health administrators. Mental health administration is in its formative stages as a profession, and the purpose of the task force is to contribute to that development. (Author)

Offers a short review of the major characteristics and limitations of international educational research institutions. One of its major concerns is to contrast the role of international vis a vis national institutions in educational research. (Editor/RK)

Availability of and participation in continuing vocational training (CVT) are crucial for individual development, business competitiveness, and economic development in Europe as a whole. The extreme complexity and diversity of CVT throughout the European Union reflect its roots in national traditions and practices. (SK)

This essay, written by the U.S. Secretary of Education, contends that in order for the United States to accomplish the goals set out in "Goals 2000," society must make investments of technology in public schools to ensure access of students to the emerging national information infrastructure, the information superhighway. (MKR)

A national research project based at La Trobe University is discussed that focuses on how adults in diverse social groups "do" literacy in talking, reading, and writing. (31 references) (LB)

Workers' education can facilitate labor relations, raise workers' living standards, and contribute to national development. Nigerian worker education institutions, such as the University of Ibadan, Industrial Training Fund, Administrative Staff College, and National Institute for Labour Studies must work together to improve the country's economic…

Using data from Achieving the Dream: Community Colleges Count, this issue of "Data Notes" looks at students who returned to their original Achieving the Dream institution after completing credentials or transferring to another institution. Forty-two percent of students who either received a degree or certificate or transferred from an Achieving…

We evaluated the Starting Early Starting Smart (SESS) national initiative to integrate behavioral health services (parenting, mental health, and drug treatment) into the pediatric health care setting for families with young children. Data are presented from five pediatric care (PC) sites, drawing from families at risk due to demographic and…