Using information from surveys conducted by the U.S. Civil Service Commissions Bureau of Intergovernmental Personnel Programs, the author discusses female employment in state and local government. The quantity and quality of female employment and conditions facilitating female employment are examined. (Author/RM)

Investigates the causal dynamics underlying the negative relationship between occupational income and concentrations of minority (female and black male) workers: regression analyses of 1950 through 1970. Census data on detailed occupations indicate that competition and segregation are race or sex specific processes. (Author/JM)

Discusses the concept of professionalization, two professionalism scales, a professionalism security typology, a Swedish survey that tested different ways of measuring professionalism, and occupational mobility, and research needs in this area. (GW)

A Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) economist describes two BLS program surveys measuring working hours data and economic trends: the Current Employment Statistics Survey (from payroll surveys) and the Current Population Survey (from household surveys). From different data, both series indicate very similar economic forces. (MF)

The deployment, utilization, and potential future employment opportunities for Bachelor's level social workers is examined. Reports concerning budgeted and vacant positions for different types of social service personnel, degree and academic fields specified for the positions, and estimates concerning future social service personnel positions are…

The topic of the status of music teaching jobs is especially relevant amid reports of cutbacks in music education programs. Contacted teacher placement agencies to get information on trends in music teacher placement. In addition to statistics relevant to the number of jobs in each state, discusses the importance of special education experience…

Gives critical insight into contemporary statements about the needs of the economy in England for scientific and other vocational training for girls. Shows the divergence between current statements about the need to develop women workers' skills and the harsh realities of occupations entered by women and attitudes towards women as workers outside…

The definition and size of the information producing and knowledge worker labor force in the United States is reviewed and compared to that of other countries. Changing patterns of international trade in information goods and services are also discussed. (Author/EM)

Reports results of "School Shop's" annual survey of teachers of technology and vocational education. Questions centered on (1) information about respondents, (2) data on schools and programs, and (3) opinions about strengths, weaknesses, and problems. Results indicate that robotics and computers are among the fastest growing programs. (CH)

A survey of nearly 400 members at an annual meeting of the Association of School Business Officials revealed that 228 (60 percent) used microcomputers for central office administrative purposes. Word processing, spreadsheet, and data management programs led the list of major applications. (MLF)

The number of women obtaining degrees in chemistry has increased and many indicators suggest that the trend will continue. The percentage of women obtaining BS, MS, and PhD degrees in chemistry is also expected to continue to rise. Doctoral women chemists are beginning to be distributed in governmental, academic, and industrial workplaces in the…

Surveyed organizational trainers about their background and job responsibilities. Concluded that, since a large number of trainers teach communication skills, college curricula for communication majors should include industrial training as a career option. (PD)

Explores the influence of current social, political, and economic developments on the demand for environmental health personnel. Interviews of government and academic institution representatives revealed that the employment outlook for state and local health and environmental agencies is most positive. (ML)

Explores the "gender model" of job research instruments based on the Holland Occupational Classification scheme. Uses the 1973 Quality of Employment Survey to determine that the Holland Classification scheme replicates the segmentation of women into certain low-paying occupations, controlling for worker education, job tenure, and age.…

This bibliographic essay provides general overview of material gathered in major bibliographies on women in librarianship and extracts from major publications that focus on status of women in libraries. Topics covered include surveys; history; career paths, patterns, and assessment; women in library management; status and activities; and…