This paper presents an outline for a plan for increasing OCLC cataloging statistics in the monograph cataloging unit of a medium-to-large academic library, along with the evaluation process used to achieve this goal. The focus of the plan was on a group of upper level paraprofessional staff. First, OCLC cooperative cataloging was redefined to…

This report proposes a program for orientation and training for public services staff at the Temple University Libraries. In the first section, orientation and training needs are assessed. Goals and an overview of the program are outlined in the next section. The third section describes the five program elements and objectives: (1) an individual…

This guide for the providers of training for trainers details the core (job) competencies required for the majority of specialist training jobs. Its purpose is to provide a basis from which the planning and development of training for trainers can proceed. Introductory materials include definitions of the roles of the trainers, other definitions,…

This experimental investigation compared the traditional and wholistic approaches to physical fitness. Volunteers from a physical education class were randomly assigned to three experimental groups: physical fitness, fitness/stress management, and fitness/stress management/wellness. A control group was selected from volunteers of a personal health…

A Center for the Study of Evaluation (CSE) evaluation framework describes the decision to be made, appropriate evaluation activity and activity description. The topic of this third CSE Evaluation Workshop is program planning, the second stage of the four stage evaluation framework. Evaluation activities should follow an orderly and logical…

The first part of the leader's guide for the workshop on bilingual program evaluation design is presented. The two-part guide is accompanied by a participant's handbook and a workshop text. The evaluation design workshop is the second of five 4-hour workshops designed to meet the basic information needs of teachers and administrators with little…

The second part of the leader's guide for the workshop on bilingual program evaluation design is presented. The two-part guide is accompanied by a participant's handbook and a workshop text. The evaluation design workshop is the second of five 4-hour workshops designed to meet the basic information needs of teachers, administrators, evaluators,…

This lesson describes three different types of sludge lagoons: (1) drying lagoons; (2) facultative lagoons; and (3) anaerobic lagoons. Normal operating sequence and equipment are also described. The lesson is designed to be used in sequence with the complete Sludge Treatment and Disposal Course #166 or as an independent lesson. The instructor's…

The oxygen profile procedure is a means of measuring the oxygen concentration at various locations in a basin. By dividing the surface of a basin into sections and then establishing sample points on the surface, at mid-depth, and near the bottom, a waste water treatment plant operator can measure and plot dissolved oxygen data which can be plotted…

This study explored how social comparative information and specific, proximal goals influence children's skillful performance and percepts of self-efficacy in the context of arithmetic competency development. A total of 40 fourth and fifth graders, identified as low-achieving in arithmetic, received instruction in division along with practice…

Physical training is a significant element of Marine Corps basic training which may affect nonfitness basic training outcomes in addition to improving fitness. If so, physical training side effects should be considered when designing and evaluating physical training programs. This study capitalized on naturally occurring platoon differences in…

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) when applied to an instructional training system, can be used to upgrade industrial trainers on good classroom behavior. (Author)

Japan Air Lines has developed a training technique called "unprogramed instruction" in which the trainees set up the schedule and training objectives with the instructor. Advantages and limitations of the self-directing method are presented. (MW)

Southland Corporation chose the sound-on-slide system to train employees and finds it fast, economical, and effective. (MW)

A questionnaire survey was conducted in Chicago to investigate employer and union reactions to foreign training practices. Three approaches were found to be of special interest: national government control over apprenticeships, partial funding, and training by stages rather than in one continuous program. (DS)