Describes the statistical programs which report on activities of the university library computer system. These statistical reports document the status of the master bibliographic file, serials holdings, patrons, and circulation activity. The reports are used in decision making for collection development. (SW)

Guidelines for teaching an effective backhand stroke in tennis are offered. These include perceptual motor development, selection of critical cues, and the use of feedback. (JMF)

Presents user orientation and instruction guidelines for online search systems, including a sample reference manual outline in five parts: (1) introduction, (2) summary of services, (3) system descriptions, (4) principles of searching, and (5) operating instructions. Harmonization of search instructions is advocated, in order to eliminate user…

Supports the hypothesized distinction between Mongol children's visual-motor performance and their correctly perceiving visual designs. (Author/RL)

Examined the role of perceptual-motor development in a typical Stage IV task. The performance of ten infants was compared on a Stage IV object permanence task when a cloth cover was used and when a small card cover was used. (JMB)

Makes recommendations regarding physiology in health professional schools, as (1) only one physiology department located on a campus; (2) schools requiring instruction should contribute funds to department supplying instruction; (3) instruction should involve several people; (4) search committees should involve all participating departments; (5)…

After rejecting the extremes of complete coordination and no coordination in answering the question posed in the title, authors make the case for the middle ground. They then proceed to emphasize some points they consider essential to any educational program. (Editor/RK)

Reports outcomes of a survey examining the obstacles confronted by professional development coordinators at a (British) local education authority's middle and high schools. Respondents revealed several areas of difficulty: lack of time, lack of appraisal feedback, and inadequate knowledge and skills for themselves and middle managers. Suggests…

The effects of retinal displacement on reaction time and parameters within the Hick Paradigm were studied, using 80 university students. Focus was on the effects of practice, order, and visual attention. The effect of retinal displacement was of no practical or theoretical importance in the context of Jensen's research. (SLD)

Discusses increases in numbers of elderly with disabilities. Contends the intersecting of aging and disabilities and the habilitative benefits derived by elders at this intersection will be facilitated by education and that gerontological educators should lead in this process. (ABL)

Refutes the idea that autonomy in work is necessary for efficient coordination or to enable the organization to develop a learning structure. Suggests that autonomy is an important element for internal incentive; if training is to become an incentive factor, autonomy is essential. (SK)

The Alabama Rural Elderly Enhancement Project was originally intended to help maintain the health and independence of the elderly in Alabama; it developed into an intergenerational program. The project director's leadership built a strong organization that promoted linkages among community agencies and with citizens. (JOW)

Fourteen Dutch children with dyslexia were compared with controls on automatic processing under a dual task (motor balance task and auditory choice task) model. Results indicated the dyslexic group was more impaired in the dual task condition than in the single task condition, compared with controls. Findings support the automatization deficit…

Evaluated medical services for elderly members in Social Health Maintenance Organization (SHMO) demonstrations. SHMOs generally failed to offer special geriatric medical services to frail elderly, and coordination of SHMO medical services with special long-term care and case management services offered by SHMOs was limited. (Author/NB)

Responses from 42 of 49 Utah schools in which students are required to develop Student Educational and Occupational Plans indicated a high percentage of improvements in career-related activities since implementation of the comprehensive guidance model. Greater parental involvement was cited; remaining obstacles included counselor-to-student…