Discusses the nature of chemical engineering and the duty charged on chemical engineers. Indicates that adequate institutions are available for professional qualification at various levels. (CC)

Discusses the environmental consequences of developing an industry to utilize the United States' vast oil shale resources. (JR)

Discusses the collection, classification, and evaluation of decisionmaking models in the construction industry. (Author)

Because of the researcher's greater appreciation for library services, it has been generally assumed that special libraries operate more effectively reporting through research than through management. Experiences during the recent wave of industrial retrenchments make re-examination of this assumption appropriate (2 references) (Author)

This study, by a group of teachers as part of a course in social foundations, arose out of their concerns about the difficulties in assessing the materials (especially reading materials) that teachers are expected to use. (CB)

Charges American education as being obsolete and responsible for vocational illiteracy. Reprinted from Conference Board Record'' of June, 1972. (DS)

Publishers respond to the prompting of a task force of the Central New Jersey National Organization for Women and come to recognize sex stereotyping in their publications causing them to re-edit and revise books for students and adults. (RK)

Industry-taxed training system shows sturdy growth. (Editor)

Case study based on the experience of the British National Coal Board shows how main industry systems were introduced after very full involvement of user departments and demonstrates how this contributed to the success of the computer installation. (Editor)

Fritz Berghaus, training chief of the Economic Council of the Iron and Steel Industry in Western Germany, describes how the Council helps training officers and instructors to do their job. (Editor)