The ideal training system recognizes that most performance problems are execution problems: lack of feedback, task interference, or punishment--and rarely motivation. As an initial place for study, the ideal training system works backward from company profits to choose areas contributing most to profit. (EB)

Argues against cost efficiency as justification for using draftees or volunteers as teachers in military dependent schools. (LR)

A mathematical model is used to justify having the Library of Congress do as much as possible of all the original cataloging for U.S. libraries. It is suggested that the potential savings due to decreased duplication of effort by local libraries could easily justify the use of a computer system at LC. (Author/JB)

Guidelines for building owners to use in determining if a building is a financial asset or a liability. (MLF)

Explains the advantages of using second-class, nonprofit postage mailings for college publications, rather than third- class mail. Explains the regulations concerning second class mailings. (DMM)

The use of contractors for the performance of maintenance duties in parks and recreational facilities is recommended as a legitimate tool to improve productivity or upgrade quality. An example of the use of contracts is provided. (CJ)

K-corrected MMPI-168 (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory 168) scales using short and long form K scales (N=2,439). The latter increased correlations between abbreviated and standard scales in most instances. Because using the entire K scale involves adding 18 items to the MMPI-168, it is a cost-effective means of improving the MMPI-168.…

Presents reasons why microcomputers are a better investment than simply upgrading to a plain video terminal, and gives advice on how to shop for your first microcomputer. (LLS)

Recounts the conversion of name headings and uniform titles in the OCLC database to conform with AACR2. The conversion was used to resolve OCLC record conflicts resulting from previous rule changes and to make heading forms conform to LC preferred forms where possible. (RAA)

Two school districts reduced both vandalism and lighting costs with low pressure sodium lighting. (Author)

Summarizes the feasibility of simplifying the MARC format for bibliographic records, including the benefits, disadvantages, and consequences. Five perspectives are given: history, standards, and codes; present purposes; computer operations; library operations; and online catalogs. There are four references. (RAA)

The Boston school system saved $3 million by renovating the old Boston Gas Company building rather than building a new school. (WD)

Presents the results of studies conducted at the University of Cincinnati Health Sciences Library to evaluate the cost effectiveness of overdue loan procedures and circulation loan period policy. Eight references are listed. (FM)