Discusses the discrepancies in results from library utilization studies which preclude comparison of data, and recommends the standardization of definitions and methodology to enable valuable comparisons across libraries. (JVP)

Maintains that nonprofit organizations may harbor much creative potential to provide public services that government might otherwise provide and/or to enhance government provision of services. Areas in which nonprofit organizations might be particularly useful include health services and community programs in arts and sciences. (Author/DB)

Preschoolers named and gave reasons for liking/ disliking an actual best friend and an actual enemy. Questioning of parents and observation of subjects' free play were conducted to verify the existence of close, reciprocal friendships. Content analyses of subjects' responses revealed that different dimensions underlie unilateral and reciprocal…

Exploring the questions (1) What are values?, (2) How can values help the individual relate to his world? and (3) What is evaluation?, the author suggests ways an evaluator's values can constructively affect program evaluation. (Author/SK)

A framework for the evaluation of physical education programs is proposed. Its design is intended to provide a more comprehensive view of evaluation questions which can be asked. (MJB)

Accrediting standards are studied and a comparison of the major areas of emphasis, commonality, and differences is undertaken. (JD)

Problems with the ideological framework of the idea of accountability are discussed in terms of how "technological consciousness" requires that all elements be considered as reducible to objective measurable performance criteria, and that nonmeasurables be considered as "not real." (JMF)

A method for testing differential predictability in a selection model was illustrated on data from 103 male and 24 female graduate students. Since the models were not homogeneous in the variance, a method for adjusting for heterogeneity was presented. (Author/CTM)

Discusses the cultural limits to certainty of measurement and assessment claims about reading and examines some examples of classroom reading lessons. (Author/MLF)

Draws an analogy between teaching and theatrical performance by analyzing the criteria essential for evaluating both: setting, structure, form, content, presentation, style of the performer/teacher, and communicative skills. (CAM)

The limitations of using behavioral objectives in education are discussed, particularly in terms of their impact on the improvement of teaching and the achievement of accountability. (JMF)

The article discusses, in question and answer format, some considerations for parents of the gifted in selecting a summer camp for their child. Aspects covered include needs and interests of the child, staff to camper ratio, camp accreditation, health and safety precautions, and program structure. (DLS)

A paired comparisons questionnaire was completed by 100 university faculty, in order to determine the importance of five criteria for evaluating faculty. Research, scholarship, and quality of teaching were most important, followed by department or college service. Grantspersonship and community service received the least emphasis. (GDC)

Eight criteria for judging professional status are reviewed and related to teachers. Concludes that teachers are schoolroom craftspeople. (LRA)

The article explores the use of the adaptive behavior criterion as a component of subject choice and description in mental retardation research. Four recommendations for the inclusion of the adaptive behavior dimension in research are presented. (PHR)