Desmonstrates the recommended reflectances in the classroom and suggestions are made for lighting maintenance and designing a new lighting system. Illustrated. (Author)

Helpful advice to buildings and grounds administrators on how to sell plant operation programs to the college chief administrator. (Author/MF)

Kent State University achieved considerable savings through contract cleaning. (Author)

Discusses characteristics of various types of carpeting. (JF)

A check list is suggested for school maintenance personnel to test a cleaning program and evaluate it according to observation results. (MF)

Project planners should plan all major school maintenance projects. (Author)

The use of contractors for the performance of maintenance duties in parks and recreational facilities is recommended as a legitimate tool to improve productivity or upgrade quality. An example of the use of contracts is provided. (CJ)

A small computer helps handle and control maintenance and operations at Stanford University (California). As work orders enter the system they also become part of a maintenance database that can accurately document the services provided. (Author/MLF)

Describes the usage and advantages of microcomputers as an alternative to manual processing when the Great Neck Library minicomputer-based automated circulation system goes down for maintenance or repair. (RAA)

Outlines the major events, activities, projects, and publications that have contributed to the emergence of collection preservation as a field within librarianship. Seventy references are cited. (Author/FM)

This first installment of a series of articles deals with the administration's responsibility in developing an optimum school maintenance program operation. (MLF)

Presented are the recommendations of the Water Pollution Control Federation for operation and maintenance consideration during the planning design, construction, and operation of wastewater treatment facilities. (CS)