This study was undertaken to determine the homegrounds improvement situation among 4-H families in Polk County, Tennessee. It was conducted for the purposes of: (1) obtaining information concerning characteristics of homeowners and renters, (2) determining which recommended homegrounds improvement practices they were using, and (3) identifying…

An attempt has been made to categorize phenomena observed as 20 teacher training institutions have adopted innovations and to extrapolate from these findings key concepts and principles that could form the basis for developing empirically testable hypotheses and could be of some immediate utility to those involved in innovation adoption. The…

This paper presents a case study of the reaction of the Queensland Teachers Union to the moderation proposals of the 1970 Radford Report. (Author)

Lists 60 problems (and suggestions for their solution) that arose during the adoption of a management by objectives program, were suggested by that experience, or came out of the literature. (IRT)

The adoptive mother of a large sibling group describes the considerations and problems (differing from those of a single adoption) arising in the adoption of such a group. (BR)

Describes the rationale for implementing and continuing artists/writers-in-the-schools programs. Emphasizes the lifelong value of creative expression and imagination. (RL)

Video tape recordings, made by clients, have assisted both staff and clients to understand the many complex issues involved in the adoption process and have altered the way in which services are provided. (BR)

Reports on adoption placement services for older children provided by the Lutheran Social Service of Kansas and Oklahoma. (SB)

Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia as the quintessential beginning of the state university is seen as simplistic. Two contributors to the new type university, William R. Davie and Abraham Baldwin are discussed. (Author/MLW)

In their efforts to deal with change and enhance library and information services, librarians must distinguish between personal philosophies and those of an institution or professional body, and avoid situations where personal interests might be served or financial benefits gained at the expense of users, colleagues, or employers. (Author/EM)

Presents an associational model for the diffusion of complex innovations which describes stages that individuals go through when adopting new ideas. The model was tested in a study that examined the cognitive structures of individuals at different stages in the adoption of computer-assisted legal research systems. (31 references) (Author/CLB)

Examination of older child adoption in northern California from 1980 to 1984 showed a decreased disruption rate of 10.2 percent, largely attributable to the greater use of foster parent adoptions. Placement in which siblings were together were not exceptionally likely to disrupt. A classification of cases using five variables available at…

The first of two articles provides an overview of four revolutions in publishing--the movable-type printing press, mechanization, the computer, and optical disc technology. The first phases of CD-ROM development--demonstration of feasibility and testing of replacement functions--are described and compared with earlier technologies. (3 references)…

Argues that success in placing the emotionally disturbed older child depends less on the nature and extent of the child's psychopathology than an identifiable configuration of parental characteristics allowing successful adopters to incorporate the child without an intolerable level of family pain or chronic crisis. (Author)