A series of criteria are presented that might be applied to librarians and library programs in this time of close cost/return scrutiny. (Author/JN)

The first of a series of evaluations of the many types of photocopiers now on the market. Describes and discusses the Addressograph-Multigraph AM 5000 Electrostatic Copier/Duplicator and the Murritt 400 Bond Paper Convenience Copier. (Author/JN)

Provides seven guidelines for those community college administrators attempting to implement meaningful community education. (JH)

A satire on the application of scientific management principles to a state library agency. Covers relationships of the state librarian to staff, the profession, and state and federal governments. (Author/JS)

Discusses factors relevant to decisionmaking in computer-assisted instruction such as costs, financing, technological and sociological difficulties, and administrative use. (Author)

The author seeks to clarify the aims and values of status studies, such as the IEA Study of Mathematics Achievement, which deals primarily with administrative variables. He states the value of such a study is in providing administrators with a basis for decision making. (Author/CT)

Describes some of the sociological and psychological effects of organizational conflict and offers 10 operational principles to guide public administrators of schools and social agencies in meeting the confrontation tactics of activist groups. (JH)

Being cooperative and reasonably straightforward in helping the media cover school news will help in getting well-informed, balanced coverage. Specific advice is offered, including suggestions on how to be more effective during news conferences and interviews. (MLF)

Provides a checklist that allows identification of five major leadership styles, along the axes of concern for production and concern for people. (MLF)

Presents lists of questions that parents, teachers, and administrators can use to assess their own readiness for a parent involvement program. Outlines a process for successful program development. (SJL)

Steps a school board can take to minimize the risk of age discrimination suits include reviewing all written policies, forms, files, and collective bargaining agreements for age discriminatory items; preparing a detailed statistical analysis of the age of personnel; and reviewing reduction-in-force procedures. (Author/MLF)

Five suggestions for initiating and enhancing dialogue between schools and the public are presented. Included are visitation programs for community and school board members, neighborhood meetings, media involvement, and involvement of students and teachers in public forums. (KC)

Presents 11 guidelines, based on constitutional requirements, to help the school administrator to develop a firm and fair student discipline code. Condensed from "A Legal Memorandum", March 1981, published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals, Reston, Virginia. (Editor/SJL)

This article presents 11 concrete policy guidelines to help school districts avoid some of the most common problems associated with the implementation of minimal competency testing. (Author/SJL)

Suggests measures for New Jersey schools to take to decrease building water consumption by 25 per cent during the present state water shortage. Appended is a short list of water conservation instructional materials intended to supplement a bibliography published in the February, 1981 issue of this magazine (pp15-16). (SJL)