Describes the new fourth edition of the Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT), the standard guide to job definitions prepared by the U.S. Employment Service. Explains changes from the previous edition, gives a sample definition from the new DOT, and lists a few of the more than 2,000 added job titles. (MF)

This survey of the status of library technicians covers the degree to which they are employed, their job classification and salary, qualifications desired, and training needed. General attitudes towards technicians and present utilization in various library departments are discussed. (JAB)

Two teachers describe how they share one job. (IRT)

The Michigan Occupational Information System is the largest in the country and is available at over 2,400 sites, including schools, libraries, correctional facilities, and labor unions. (JOW)

Discusses the effect of giving or withholding occupational information in terms of impact on reliability and concurrent validity of a computerized vocational counseling system (Exploring Careers), used with 141 high school students. Results showed students found the program helpful. (JAC)

Briefly discusses several studies that examine the manager's job from the perspective of what the manager actually does. Based on these observed behaviors, 13 separate managerial roles within the five major categories of status, informational, decisional, leadership, and operational roles are identified and discussed. (MBR)

The future holds in store a multitude of exciting new occupations, from treasure hunting to moon mining. Discussed are future careers in many areas, including the information industry, ocean industry, robotics, health, energy, and small business. Future occupational titles are listed and 54 ways to get a job are discussed. (RM)

Conducted a task analysis to determine the extent to which six jobs from a single classification in one organization were similar in their task composition. Results showed five were significantly different, and suggested that selection options would be affected and differing training and evaluation procedures should be used. (JAC)

Interviewed social workers in child welfare related jobs in order to analyze the heavy rate of job turnover which characterizes the field. (DP)

Professional exterminators provide a valuable community service in the unending battle against insects and rodents. (Editor)

The unresolved problem of titles with their attendent effect on professional status in the field of librarianship is discussed at length. (NH)

Groups the specific provisions into several central themes or itents to provide a more sound basis for drawing implications. (GR)

Suggestions based on recent experiences of new business teachers in Illinois for guidance of those interviewing for teaching positions. (MU)