Reports on a study made to develop a conceptual framework regarding the actual and desired roles of full-time audiovisual building-level coordinators in selected schools on Long Island, New York." (Author)

A discussion of the problems likely to arise when the autonomous college professor tries to deal with his school's bureaucratic media service. (LS)

Criticizes the low priority given to undergraduate teaching. Expounds need for increased concern with education, hence, need for educational specialists as well as scientific research specialists as members of college faculties. (EB)

For 24 consecutive school days a teacher-observer kept a log of classroom interruptions caused by persons who entered a sixth-grade class of 30 pupils. Data were analyzed for frequency and nature of interruptions on academic engagement, and the attitudes toward students projected by interrupters. (Author/RH)

Suggests that the business world offers a wide array of job opportunities for media specialists and examines some basics a person should consider in making a career transition from a traditional educational setting to a business atmosphere. Eight references are cited. (MER)

Defines the concept of the teacher center, traces its development in three countries (Great Britain, Japan, and the United States), and draws implications for the school media supervisor. (Author)

A guide to current sources of information for campus public relations and information specialists is presented. Organizations such as the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) are included, as well as books and periodicals. (JMF)

Stresses the importance of management skills and budgeting expertise for school library media specialists, and discusses the budgeting process as it relates to identifying needs, sharing responsibility in securing funds, and justifying budget requests. A list of references is included. (FM)

Looks at training opportunities available to Zairians working in broadcasting under the following headings: inservice training, the imported expert, training abroad, and university-based courses. (BD)

Describes Michigan's "Marian the Librarian" campaign to educate the public on the new roles played by librarians as media specialists. (BD)

Profiles one of the first of the still small number of camerawomen in the feature-film business. Recounts how she became interested in camera work; the difficulty of breaking into a closed nepotistic union system; the first job; the responsibilities and pleasures of her work; and her present vocation of directing, writing, and producing. (PA)

Responses from 59 of 67 Florida county extension directors identified professional development needs of extension specialists: (1) understanding client needs; (2) producing appropriate educational materials; (3) delivering inservice training to county extension agents; (4) evaluating state programs; and (5) increasing interaction at the local…

Training for nurses working with children predates training for care of adults. Key issues in children's nursing have not changed in the last century. They include its undervalued status within the profession and the place of specialized education. (Contains 28 references and commentary by Tony Long.) (SK)