Lists the three top placings in the three divisions (article, poetry, and short story) of the 47th Literary Contest. Includes the best article, the best story, and the best poem. (JM)

Reports on the presentation of the American Society of Journalism School Administrators' citation of merit to the Frank E. Gannett Newspaper Foundation. (KS)

Summarizes events at the 1988 Special Libraries Association (SLA) annual conference which addressed such issues as the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Library Awareness Program, SLA professional development projects, creativity, and child care at conferences and the workplace. A listing of SLA officers and awards is included. (MES)

Summarizes events at the 1988 Canadian Library Association (CLA) annual conference, which addressed such issues as access to information, CLA finances, and the information marketplace. A list of CLA officers and awards is included. (MES)

Presents the 14th annual annotated bibliography of 115 newly published books voted by children as most enjoyable (from more than 500 selected for evaluation). Titles are listed by reading levels, and publication information is provided. (MM)

Summarizes the presentations at the 1987 Nebraska Interactive Videodisc Symposium, which covered such topics as educational applications of interactive video and business aspects of interactive video technology. Winners of the 1987 Nebraska Interactive Videodisc Awards are listed. (MES)

The winner of the l985 Boston Globe-Horn Book award for fiction discusses the "help" he gets from the wills and identities of the characters he creates. (EL)

The number of awards for distinguished teaching in psychology reveal relatively weak support for good teaching. This article reviews data on the various awards offered by the American Psychological Association. Notes the creation of two new teaching awards and suggests two ways to increase nominations. (JDH)

This series of six articles is designed to provide an understanding of the value beyond the competition of intramural and recreational sports. The use of awards, development of leadership, fitness activities, and special events are discussed. (MT)

Lists adolescent fiction and nonfiction titles that received Boston Globe/Horn Book Award, Carnegie Medal, Child Study Children's Book Committee at Bank Street College Award, Christopher Award, Edgar Allen Poe Award, Golden Kite Award, Nebula Award, and National Book Award/American Book Award. Each entry includes bibliographic information and…

This document presents winners of the 2001 International School Construction News and Design Share Awards for elementary, secondary, and higher education facilities deemed to represent state-of-the-art designs. Section 1 presents an introduction and a review of the honor award winners. Section 2 includes merit award winners, an explanation of this…

The Progressive Architecture Awards Jury gave one citation in the category of "individual projects designed in machinelike packages." The award facility for educational research stresses potential to change form and adapt to emerging programs in education. (Author/MF)

A history of the Dr. Seuss books recounts how the author has introduced millions of young children to the joys of reading. (MLF)

Reports the findings of a nationwide survey of newspaper editors, revealing that most thought that the Janet Cooke hoax had been poorly handled by the "Washington Post." Notes that most of the editors said their newspapers had systems of review for stories coming from anonymous sources. (FL)

Reviews processes accounting for the success of awards and incentives in increasing the speed of learning. Presents 10 principles of a well designed incentive program. (LRA)