Reports on programs of, by, and for Native Americans in Iowa and Nebraska. (PF)

The Silas Bronson Library in Waterbury, Connecticut received a state grant in 1976 to provide increased accessibility to their services through a books-by-mail program. In 1975, 9,750 catalogs listing the books-by-mail collection were mailed to local households. Newspaper publicity requested that households that received the catalogs share them…

A discussion of public interactions which arise in four major areas of archival activity: acquisition, reference, interinstitutional cooperation, and outreach. (Author/JAB)

A Texas volunteer program designed to prevent child neglect and abuse also stresses promotion of the public's awareness of its responsibility to report suspected cases. (Author/SE)

The University of Nebraska at Lincoln's University Learning Society (ULS) is modeled after the highly successful membership-based organization of the Smithsonian Institution. ULS demonstrates how membership programs in continuing education can offer cultural and educational programs using the resources of the university to a wider community…

Reviews the history of the bookmobile operations of Seattle's King County Library System, noting the events that forced the development of the bookmobile into a "Traveling Library Center," and describes the success of this new service. (JD)

Describes the Science ExpOlympics, an outreach program of competitive and noncompetitive events for high school students. Involves competitive activities, activities and demonstrations, and a science bowl competition for regional high school students. Lists events taking place at the Science ExpOlympics. (JRH)

Describes a new kind of educational initiative conceived by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and run at the local level. Discusses a shared vision, impetus for change, the human factor, the pilot program in Texas, a key to success, and community outreach experience. (JRH)

During International Adult Learners Week, a learning festival organized by a humanitarian organization celebrated the resilience and learning focus of the people of Bosnia-Herzegovina. Evaluations identified a need for more government support for adult education and the contributions of nongovernmental organizations. (SK)

The purpose of International Adult Learners Week in Slovenia is to awaken public awareness of the importance and availability of learning for all. Participation in the lifelong learning week activities has increased over the last 6 years, and a number of innovative activities are presented in learning festivals. (SK)

The slogan of International Adult Learners Week in Switzerland is "one hour a day for learning." Four goals of the lifelong learning agenda are government policies to promote access, public awareness campaigns, creation of public learning places, and development of networks for real and virtual learning. (SK)

Describes program in which satellite clinics in three apartment buildings for seniors and disabled adults bring primary health care services to individuals. Explains how clinical nurse specialist, social worker, and physician work as team to help clients remain functional and independent, and how health education programs, counseling, and staff…

The sports medicine community is beginning to address the fitness and exercise needs of the Black community--and to encourage more Blacks to join its ranks. (JD)

Describes a chemistry outreach program where graduate student volunteers perform shows to excite high school students about science. Lists the experiments and demonstrations performed in the shows, and concludes that this outreach benefits both the high school student audience and the graduate student volunteers. Contains 21 references. (JRH)

The Detroit Area Pre-Engineering Program has been helping minority students prepare for careers in fields where they have traditionally been underrepresented. A majority of its graduates go to four-year colleges and more than half pursue math/science-related fields. (JOW)