This article, in French with no translation, discusses the development of international understanding as a particular concern of French-Canadian educators. (MM)

Traces the need for, and the development of, the International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD) Program and reviews the status of the different ISBDs. Early criticisms of ISBD, its final acceptance, and benefits it has brought are discussed. An 11-item reference list is attached. (Author/JL)

Reviews rehabilitation information services in Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, France, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Scotland, and England. Several transnational services are also described. Eight sources are cited. (FM)

Examines the attempts and operations of a variety of organizations engaged in international charity and refugee programs. Describes the reactions of refugees, using Tibetan refugees as an example, to these efforts. (Author/MK)

Describes the aims, historical background, and present operations of the United Nations depository library system. Included are criteria for designation and distribution of libraries by region and type and a list of member countries without such service. (RAA)

The 1980 General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization proclaimed an International Charter for the purpose of placing and promoting the development of physical education and sport at the service of human progress. (JN)

Suggests lessons which have been learned from past unsuccessful applications of Western educational technology in developing countries. (CMV)

Discusses a new staff department of the American Chemical Society, the Office of International Activities, whose major role is coordinating the Society's involvement in international cooperative research efforts. (MLH)

This special issue is a compilation of documents from the seminar organized by ICSTI (International Council for Scientific and Technical Information), ICSU (International Council for Science), and CODATA (ICSU Committee on Data for Science and Technology). Focuses on preserving and archiving digital scientific data and discusses electronic…

Discusses the history, mission, and current projects of "Earthwatch," an international organization that sponsors scientific field research pertaining to environmental and cultural issues. (MCO)

Compares the 1985 International Women's Movement conference in Nairobi, Kenya, with the one in Beijing in 1995. Looks at areas of progress as well as at those where more work needs to be done. (JOW)

Describes differences between program evaluation in the United States and international program evaluation. Also describes a number of promising developments and methodological approaches and suggests areas in which a closer exchange of experience between U.S. evaluation practitioners and their colleagues from developing countries could be…