Under the influence of socio-technical theory, recent job satisfaction research has focused upon the areas of (1) the work itself, (2) the individual versus the organization, and (3) job design. This paper focuses on these three areas and explores some of the problems in job design for library employees. (Author/AWP)

To increase staff cost effectiveness three principles of efficiency can be applied: (1) appropriate use of paraprofessionals, (2) varied duties for personnel, and (3) multi-media background for staff. (Author/STS)

Suggests means for keeping costs low for organization of input, input keyboarding, and checking input accuracy in computer-based information systems. (Author/PF)

The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools was established to identify foreign nurse graduates who would be likely to pass the registered nurse licensing exam and to ensure high quality nursing care for the American public. (JOW)

The need for a coherent information systems development strategy that integrates both voice and data communications with computing into the campus computing environment is described. The need for a strategy, as opposed to a set of goals, in light of rapidly changing technological parameters, is discussed. (MLW)

It is no longer financially feasible to require faculty and staff to participate in benefit plans that they do not need or want and that may duplicate a spouse's benefits. Individuals should be allowed to decline to participate in certain benefits without losing the equivalent value applied to other benefits. (Author/MLW)

What schools are doing by way of using their staffs more effectively in the instruction of youth is explored here as the author reports his findings in NASSP's exemplary program files. (Editor)

Article discusses steps taken by Augustana College to adjust faculty and finances when the enrollment rate fell and costs rose. (GB)

Joint appointments appear to be accepted as a workable solution to the problem of staffing. It would seem that the necessary ingredients for successful joint appointments are rapport and coordination between student personnel directors and counselor educators. (Author)

Problems accompanying research in education are discussed. (CK)

Discusses the critical need for technicians today and projects the need of technicians by 1975. Technical Education is a bimonthly supplement to IAVE. (GR)