Reports results of a survey of cataloging practitioners on their opinions on the (1) structure of the cataloging curriculum in graduate library school; (2) relationship of the use of computers in cataloging to the cataloging curriculum; and (3) adequacy of preparation of current graduates for positions as catalog librarians. (FM)

In light of major problems facing graduate training institutions in the decade ahead, a plea is made for more broadly focused programs, emphasis on a liberal education, and more flexible training for a wider spectrum of career alternatives. (Author/SS)

Identifies and discusses three current and emerging problems in graduate admissions: lack of understanding by applicants about admissions procedures, lack of information available to applicants about graduate programs, and lack of information about applicants available to those persons making decisions about admissions and appointments. (JMF)

Describes the structure and operations of the graduate student research training teams at Michigan State University. Considers advantages of this approach, including the opportunity to pursue programmatic research and the continuity provided by having first-, second-, and third-year students on a team. Discusses limitations of the concept. (JMF)

This bibliography is intended to provide useful sources for those interested in literature dealing with museum affairs. The 123 titles are believed to represent the principal discussions of the examination of museums in academic study. Major attention has been given to education, art, history, children, adults, and architecture. (MLW)

Results of questionnaire survey on research courses in library schools. (KP)

An integrated final year course was introduced in the department in the 1973-74 academic year. The background to this course, a brief summary of the subjects taught, and commentary on the results of this change are offered. (LBH)

The United States is one of few nations requiring considerable administrator training to become certified. Private-school students outperform their public-school peers, even though private-school administrators have considerably less graduate training than public-sector administrators. Using 1987-88 Schools and Staffing Survey data, this article…

Case-study methodology was used to investigate factors that promote or inhibit the completion of the doctoral dissertation among nontraditional-aged women students (five students with all requirements but the dissertation and six doctoral graduates) in education or science. The study's conceptual framework, methods, population, and results are…

Describes a communication audit project used in a graduate-level management communication course. Reviews literature concerning communication audits, explains why and how an audit project is used in the author's classes, and describes specific audit-related assignments. Concludes that, although a challenging assignment, the audit is worthwhile.…

Describes a pencil-and-paper examination procedure that simulates the use of the computer for the evaluation of student performance in graduate research methods courses. Using this simulation, the examination can be administered in regular classrooms without the availability of computers. Includes a copy of the midterm examination. (Author/PEN)

Addresses the theory that there is an oversupply of Ph.D. scientists in the United States. Suggests that the physiology field assess graduate training and make proposals for curriculum change. Develops viewpoint that universities probably should not significantly decrease the overall training effort but rather change curriculum to prepare students…

Films are a useful, inexpensive teaching medium for presenting longitudinal views of leaders and decisions in context, portraying leadership artistry and morality, and illustrating leaders' belief/values/action connections. The films "Nixon,""Gandhi,""Joan of Arc,""Malcolm X,""The Last Emperor,""Patton,""Inherit the Wind,""Matewan,""Lawrence of…

Presents an evaluation pf a training model that introduces graduate students from the professions of clinical psychology, education, physical therapy, and social work to interdisciplinary practice. Results indicate that, when compared with a control group, students who participated in the training model exhibited significant differences in…