Includes articles on the use of online databases for historical research, machine readable data sources for historical research, the librarian-historian interface in reference service, and a sampler of databases for searches in history as well as a selected list of guides to history databases and data archives. (JL)

Examines the validity of Fielder's Style/Situational Control Match Theory as measured by school outcomes in Islamic elementary schools in Lebanon. Findings support Theodory's contention that the theory is not applicable in non-Western societies. Islam appears to deem the presence of relationship-oriented school leadership and task-oriented school…

A discussion of information obtained from a study of 53 teacher centers focuses on approaches to inservice needs and the factors influencing teacher participation. Various characteristics of teacher centers are discussed. (FG)

Reports the results of an empirical study of psychological stress and strain among teachers. A number of strain variables were sampled: various aspects of job satisfaction and felt pressure; self-esteem assessed against the perceived qualities of other teachers; and clinically validated measures of depression, anxiety, somaticism, and…

A faculty member and former student surveyed other former adult students from a British polytechnic continuing education course in sociology to determine job satisfaction and employment experiences resulting from course participation, and their motivation in taking the course. Student comments referred to increased confidence, course content,…

Definitions are provided which permit an analysis of stress, career burnout, and mid-life professional crises among teachers. Burnout is defined as the mid-career deterioration of job performance. Observation of teacher burnout symptoms shows that many teachers lose commitment to the profession as their careers develop. (JN)

A study examining the extent of job dissatisfaction among female elementary school teachers found that 40 percent would not rechoose teaching for a career. Working conditions and new career options for women were cited as reasons for their dissatisfaction. (PP)

Presents the results of a study undertaken to determine the bibliographic control requirements of a small- to medium-sized public library as these are expressed through library patrons' telephone and catalog reference. Data are presented in five tables, and a 17-item reference list is included. (Author/JL)

Describes a study of the different effects of online bibliographic searching and manual bibliographic searching on research quality and productivity among a group of graduate students assigned the task of compiling bibliographies. The study methodology is outlined, and 12 references and tables summarizing student responses to a questionnaire are…

Data on 2,380 searches of online information retrieval systems are analyzed using a mathematical model to determine the relationship between two measures of effectiveness--documents read and relevant references. The nature and relative merits of these two variables are discussed, as well as the findings, and seven references are listed. (RBF)

Models the impact of three domains of environmental variables (ecological/architectural, psychosocial, and personal) on the mental health and well-being of 989 community-based rural elderly. Perceived environmental constriction, satisfaction with dwelling features, and satisfaction with community were the largest predictors of mental health.…

Studied gratifications reported by instructors (N=60) of courses in psychology or family life. Gratifications included: significant participation and learning by students; professional and personal growth of the teachers themselves; and recognition, acceptance and praise from students. (Author)

Presents research that suggests how school administrators can have a significant impact on teacher motivation, especially by rewarding teacher performance. (Author/JM)

Suggests improvement to online catalogs based on a 2 1/2 year study of patron search patterns. Preliminary findings indicate significant differences in search strategies and suggest that these strategies and the reasons patrons choose them should be important factors in the design of future online catalogs. Fourteen references are included.…

The implementation of work redesign techniques described or similar advanced methods of organization and work system design should allow academic libraries to respond more effectively to rapid changes in user demand and improve the quality of working life of their employees. Included are 44 references. (Author/RAA)