Presents 39 guidelines in the form of questions and answers to assist librarians in developing young adult programs. Topics covered include types of programs, ways to get adolescents involved, practical considerations, promotional activities, and the evaluation of the success of a program. (seven references) (CLB)

Assessed effects of the choice of achievement standards on mathematics performance among 201 students evenly divided by sex and school level (elementary, junior high, and high) in conditions where they chose standards, had standards imposed, and had no standards. Results showed that choice of standards led to increased mathematical performance in…

Describes the evaluation of four relational database management systems (RDBMSs) (Informix Turbo, Oracle 6.0 TPS, Unify 2000 and Relational Technology's Ingres 5.0) to determine which is best suited for library automation. The evaluation criteria used to develop a benchmark specifically designed to test RDBMSs for libraries are discussed. (CLB)

Describes the types of telefacsimile machines (fax) and outlines steps for fax purchase for libraries. The basic and special purpose capabilities of fax machines, as well as critical specifications for measuring quality, are summarized. Support considerations--delivery, warranty, and service--are also noted. (MES)

Evaluates eclectic counseling theory in light of significant historical developments in counseling and against standard criteria of theoretical adequacy. Sees one powerful, positive function of eclectic theory to be its organization of information generated in pursuit of related, but disparate theories. Identifies ultimate criterion for counseling…

Conducted meta-analyses of validity coefficients from tests of clerical abilities for five criteria (supervisor ratings, supervisor rankings, work samples, production quantity, production quality). Found ratings, rankings, work samples, and production quantity to all result in high test validities. Fifth criterion, production quality, had low…

Describes role of inadequate construct definition in the current problems involving measurement of counseling performance and suggests potential responses for improving measurement capability. Identifies primary task at hand to be deciding upon and describing constructs to measure. (Author/NB)

Discusses criteria of young children's dramatic play and various definitions of pretend play characteristics. Delineates differences and similarities between dramatic play and drama. Concludes that the term "dramatic play" can cover all kinds of pretend play, including symbolic, representational, imaginative, fantasy, thematic,…

Vocational education standards provide schools with a fair and rigorous means to identify and recognize accomplished teachers and afford them better status. Requirements are knowledge of students, knowledge of subject matter, learning environment, advancing student learning, workplace readiness, balancing multiple life roles, social development,…

Discusses formative evaluation for multimedia instruction and presents guidelines for formatively evaluating multimedia instruction concurrent with analysis, design, and development. Data collection criteria that include group involvement, data collection strategies, and information to be gathered are presented, and rapid prototypes and…

Ways to isolate the effect of training on job performance include control groups; trend-line analysis; forecasting; and the input of participants, supervisors, management, customers, and experts. In choosing the appropriate method, consider feasibility, accuracy, credibility, costs, and time. (SK)

Discussion of management conflict highlights differing job perceptions held by middle managers. The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Assessment Program is described, and a management structure that requires members of each group to experience job perceptions and tasks of the other group is recommended for performance improvement. (Contains three…

Presents six responses to an article in the same issue of this journal. Recommends closer contact between baccalaureate institutions and doctoral programs. Expresses a "hope for the new" in the form of more inventive candidates for assistant professorships. States that the conventional admissions process does not work as well for…

Used quasi-experimental design to assess effects of participation in Outward Bound type program on recidivism of juvenile probationers. Findings indicated one-year delinquency reduction effect confined to youth who successfully completed program. Reduction effects were exhibited for both high- and low-rate offenders but were not found at two-year…

This paper examines how clumsiness has been defined and assessed in the literature on Asperger syndrome. Of 42 identified papers, 23 mentioned clumsiness as a feature of the syndrome and 4 stated that they had used tests specifically to assess clumsiness, but none of the publications defined clumsiness. (JDD)