Intended to assist developing countries in the essential task of preserving historical records and, therefore, deliberately oriented towards economy and a low level of technology, this study provides an outline of currently accepted standards that archivists in developing countries, especially those in tropical areas, can apply to their own…

Education is identified as one of the major goals of zoos. Research studies of the educational goals of different audiences associated with zoos and aquaria are reviewed in this report. These audiences include: (1) the zoo staff; (2) volunteers or docents; (3) general community members in formal programs; (4) students (elementary through graduate…

Intended to provide the guidance needed for consistent and viable annual conference planning, this manual explains how to organize and plan for a successful and profitable conference, how to determine the responsibilities and duties of conference planners and coordinators, and how to plan for specific conference events. The responsibilities of a…

This booklet provides the technical information necessary in handling exhibits of paintings, prints, sculpture, tapestries, and artifacts of interest and value to students. It was published in response to widespread interest, by college union staff and students, in the development of good art exhibit programs and permanent art collections. The…

Written policy by local school boards is essential for efficient operation of the total educational program. At least one-half of the nation's 20,000 school boards have not established a written policy statement or kept one updated with new methods. This research established a taxonomy of terms that should be included in such a statement along…

The open house can be one of the most lively and interesting means of acquainting a community with its schools. Its unique character makes possible person-to-person contact with many individuals. Handled properly, the open house can encourage and strengthen school-community cooperation all through the year. It can increase public understanding and…

Data were obtained on the activities and attiudes of 48 associate members and 229 commercial exhibitors at county and district fairs. Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect the data. Analysis of the data showed that most associate members had participated in more than one county or district fair in 1970, but less than one-fifth had…

Guidelines and objectives for organizing an educationally oriented farmers' fair for rural Indians are presented. Various activities are suggested and described, including: research farm visits, question and answer sessions between farmers and experts, farm equipment demonstrations, agro-industrial exhibitions, and competitions. (LH)

The media gondola has bulletin board space, a rear screen projection system, and a surface for displaying other audiovisual materials. It serves to encourage students, visitors, and staff to utilize the materials available in the resource center. (STS)

"Mosaic" is a program that shows positive aspects of South Boston High School in the wake of its poor desegregation reputation. A community studies magazine is produced with writing and photographs that examines life in Boston and documents the lives of former students. It is used to teach multicultural education. (VM)

Gem and mineral shows are excellent nontraditional opportunities for community education and outreach by geology teachers. Discusses initial club contacts, displays, shows, and the advantages of show participation to academic geologists. (CW)

Issues arising from a student group's on-campus fund-raising exhibit of art are discussed as they relate to the university's relationship with the outside art market and the institution's responsibility to students and the intellectual community. (MSE)

The Crayola Dream-Makers exhibition, which consists of 100 two- and three-dimensional works of art in which second, third, and fourth graders from all over the United States depict their dreams for themselves and their world is described. Samples of the children's art are included. (RM)

Includes a selection of photos and texts from "Chinese in America: Images From a Neglected Past," a multi-media exhibition prepared by the Chinese Historical Society of New York. The exhibit, the first of its kind outside the west coast, traces the little known history of Chinese workers in the U.S. (Author/JM)