Literary festivals offer a unique proposition to libraries: host one, bring the reading public up-close and personal with writers of all kinds, and they will bask in the glory of that connection. Indeed, festivals can be the pathway for libraries to "own" the literary niche in their community. Bob Cannon, executive director of the Broward County…

A guide to using public relations techniques to promote both everyday services and special events at libraries, this handbook describes and suggests ways to use library displays; in-house printing; the local media, e.g., radio spots and cable television; library programs; marketing and promotion; and fundraising, including the formation of a…

This manual provides guidelines for the planning and development of shelter care projects as alternatives for juveniles facing pretrial detention, and suggestions for improving the quality of services in existing shelters. A six-phase planning process for establishing a shelter care service is outlined, with planning activities and narrative…

TEACHERS IN ANY SUBJECT AREA SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE CONCERNS OF THE POOR, PARTICULARLY IN LAW. FAMILY LAW HAS BECOME HARSH UPON THE POOR. LEADING CASEBOOKS CONTAIN LITTLE ABOUT THE LAW OF NEGLECT, ABOUT FAMILY COURT ORDERS OF PROTECTION, OR ABOUT RULES APPLICABLE TO THE PROGRAM OF AID TO DEPENDENT CHILDREN. CRIMINAL LAW AND PROPERTY LAW PRESENT…

Among the many demands made on secondary schools, none is more important than that of civic education. It has been said that "the wholesome development of the secondary school student cannot be considered aside from the school's obligation to train for American democracy." The American school exists to support the individual and the American way…

The general sessions of the nationwide conference for vocational administrators and supervisors addressed the topics of: (1) weighted pupil funding and implications for vocational education, (2) State funding as conceived by the governor's staff, (3) area school jurisdictions, (4) present funding and vocational education, and (5) the challenge of…

The Clinton County (New York) Community Development Center (CDC) system was examined to determine its appropriateness for Cooperative Extension Services. Nine active CDC's were investigated via personal interviews and report review to assess CDC scope, activities, audiences, successes, failures, local government support, and potentials.…

The principal objective of this project was to demonstrate a new approach to the delivery of vocational rehabilitation services in rural counties. A three-year expansion project was conducted in a typical rural county of West Virginia, Webster County. The office was staffed with a counselor, a case aide worker, and a clerical worker, and the…

Museums went through many changes before the principle of free public access was established. At first restricted to very special publics, access was lated allowed to scholars, then to artists, and finally to the general public; the educational services of the museums developed simultaneously. Museums have the problem of meshing these new…

This booklet provides guidelines for informing the public about adult, vocational, and manpower training programs. It is intended primarily for the state or local program administrator with little or no background in public relations. (BH)

The objective of this study is to provide local law enforcement agencies with guidelines for the collection and dissemination of elements of information required for sound decision making in response to the threat or actual initiation of collective violence. Informal, semi-structured interviews in fourteen selected cities and six State police…

More than 20 articles are presented to further clarify some of the controversial questions which have been of interest to cable television (CATV) station operators during the past decade. Issues cover a wide range of subjects--in-depth views on Section 315 and "personal attack" rules, community leader and public surveys, lotteries,…

First determines why evaluation is necessary and then discusses the roles and goals of evaluation. (RK)

Most school principals do not find enough time in the school day to perform all the functions various publics and constituents demand of them. This article prescribes a strategy which can produce maximum public relations benefits with minimum expenditure of time, effort and money. (Author/RK)

Discusses various concerns of teachers related to program success: an adequate instructional environment in which to learn, ample support services for students and teachers, guidance and counseling services, curriculum and secretarial services, individualized professional development, the need for administrative support, teacher involvement in…