The goals of bibliotherapy as they pertain to the aging are discussed; some special materials are cited; two modes of handling bibliotherapy as a library service are described; and references as to how such a service might be funded are made. (Author/MBR)

Reviews current methods of public library financing through governmental support at the local, state, and federal level. The imposition of user fees is proposed as a method of preserving equity; i.e., individuals receiving the benefits would bear the costs. (JVP)

Examines the role of the library in contemporary society and discusses the various options available for their fiscal support in the future. The use of user fees to finance selected services--to expand some and improve others--is advocated only as a supplement to support from general tax revenue. (Author/JVP)

A National Academy of Sciences study of the National Science Foundation's system for evaluating research grant applications reveals it to be fair and equitable and refutes charges of bias favoring older, established scientists. (MLH)

Contends that a well-prepared "capture plan" can mean the difference between winning or losing a procurement opportunity. States that the plan can become a tool for use while assembling a proposal team. Provides information regarding the content of a typical plan--from details needed for a basic program summary to steps required to conduct…

Responding members of the Florida Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (196 of 600) were 93% white; they served a wide variety of cultural groups. Primary sources of support for working with diverse populations were colleagues, friends, and personal background. Members rarely received financial support for diversity training, which they…

Provides readers with information regarding the current political climate in the United States that is shaping federal funding for research in mathematics education. (Author/KHR)

Studied district and school site expenditures on professional development across cost categories at an elementary school (K-8) in Cincinnati, Ohio. Findings show that school-level expenditures are a significant source of professional development for teachers. Discusses implications for studies of professional development funding. (SLD)

Uses the examples of the Cal Poly Foundation and two Claremont Colleges (Pomona College and Pitzer College) to illustrate how state and private schools draw the bottom line in different places when it comes to auxiliary services. (EV)

Recommends a research-based process for rehabilitation agencies assisting clients with self-employment. Steps include counselor-client dialog about self-employment, use of assessment tools and resources, education/training, development of a business plan, start-up funding from the agency and other sources, business start-up, and evaluation of…

Describes how, from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, historically Black colleges produced a healthy share of major-league baseball stars. Today, however, facing a dearth of African American talent and a lack of institutional support, HBCU programs are seeking alternative strategies to field competitive teams. (EV)

This article presents what one college president did when presented with an unexpected grant--she gave it away. This action served as a catalyst for more support, resulting in new grants totaling more than $3 million. (GCP)

Presents national and state information on public education finances, including revenues by source, expenditures per student, and expenditures for instruction. Data are from the Common Core of Data (National Center for Education Statistics). (SLD)

Discuss issues related to corporate foundation support of urban public-school reform efforts. (PKP)

Discusses how this Arab emirate is offering millions of dollars for a few U.S. colleges to open campuses there. (EV)