Presents the results of case studies, involving unstructured interviews with 69 women in two clerical training programs. Explores the students' perceptions of the nature of clerical work, emphasizing the importance of social constructs in determining the rewards, conditions, and power that accrue to a particular occupation. (DMM)

The Job Complex, a forum on career- and job-related concerns, was designed to allow for communication among clients and counselors. Although limitations in online communication do exist, the positives to cyber counseling include efficacy of the counseling approach; increased focus; elimination of prejudicial reactions; broadening perspectives;…

Tenures of 862 medical school deans serving 1940-91 show increasing instability in medical school leadership. Proportion of deans surviving to a specific tenure in office has decreased; proportion of schools with new deans has increased. Some schools have had many deans, others only a few. Explanations and implications are examined. (Author/MSE)

Discusses issues related to student employment in academic libraries. Topics include recruiting and hiring student workers, orientation and training, job descriptions and pay scales, supervision, evaluation, awards and recognition, and retaining student workers. (AEF)

Presents 1992-93 data on the salaries of full-time public librarians in the state of Illinois with comparisons to salaries of librarians on a regional and national level. Highlights include type of position; gender; level of education; American Library Association accredited degrees; and size of population served by library. (Contains three…

Presents the findings of a study on the occupational profiles of vocational counselors in the European Community. Identifies 113 guidance occupations, divides them into 5 clusters and 9 subclusters, and analyzes the different patterns of tasks carried out by these clusters. Found considerable variation in training models and patterns among…

The area of finance should be the first one to be automated or upgraded with computers. After a needs analysis, a computer consultant will work with management to determine a realistic budget that will get the most computing power for the dollars available. Offers 10 tips for working with consultants. (MLF)

School attorneys interpret state and federal laws, head off expensive lawsuits, and defend their districts aggressively in court. Offers advice on how to find and keep a good attorney. Contains a sample advertisement for the position. (MLF)

Reports results of a survey of 300 minority (i.e., African-American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American) librarians conducted to determine factors that influence minority librarians to choose a career in librarianship and to ascertain effective recruiting techniques to attract minorities to librarianship. A copy of the questionnaire is appended.…

There is a desire on the part of most developing nations to be like other developed nations. Educational facility planners can attempt to plan functional and effective schools that take into account local conditions, customs, and materials. Facility planners should recognize the knowledge and experience of local architects and educators. (MLF)

In a survey of 242 seventh and eighth grade students ranking highest (129) and lowest (113) in occupational attitudes and abilities, those who believe a variety of careers possible have high self-esteem, middle to high socioeconomic status (SES), cognitive vocational complexity, and are mostly female. Those doubtful of their career potential have…

Responses by Indiana school business officials to a questionnaire (177 for a 88.5% return rate) identified 4 areas of a successful training program: (1) develop communication and human interaction skills; (2) establish mentor and internship programs; (3) continue periodic workshops; and (4) increase computer and technology literacy. (MLF)

Lack of privacy, personal attack, and community controversies are among the job-related problems cited by a number of board members. Suggested survival strategies include the following: do your homework, make no promises, learn to deal with the news media, maintain your equilibrium, and do what is best for the children in the long run. (MLF)

A survey of 53 deans of graduate programs in social work provided information about their demographic characteristics, professional tasks, reasons for entering administration, professional preparation, reading activities, perceptions of the deanship, developments in higher education, and issues and challenges confronting the profession and social…

Comparison of faculty workload at Christian College Coalition schools and public counterparts found unionized schools more likely to be public, but faculty hour assignments and number of faculty activities granted load status did not differ significantly. Hour assignments were similar across schools. On average, load credit is awarded for seven…