This document reviews the history of the National Science Foundation (NSF) from its conception in May, 1950 to 1975. Included are reports on educational and institutional programs and science projects supported by NSF, biographical data of NSF directors and other prominent personnel associated with NSF, and the policy guidelines which have guided…

This speech examines the culture of poverty and its effect on children. It describes the poor, the sub-culture within which they live, and the many disadvantages the environment holds for children of the poor. The point is made that it is important to look at the child and family in their uniqueness as well as in their commonality. It is further…

Reviewed are the history and public relations, financial and service roles of lay "Friends of the Library" groups. Programs and techniques useful in the pursuit of these roles are suggested. Guidelines for a constitution, fee schedule, and administrative structure plus a bibliography give potential friends organizations help in…

In 1971, 67 persons at 32 libraries and 11 microform industries were interviewed to ascertain the acceptability of a permanent national microform agency, to determine the priority functions of such an agency and to specify its organization. It was recommended that the "Office of Micrographic Activities" be established under the administrative…

The federal government has traditionally relied on a variety of private accrediting bodies and state chartering and licensing authorities for determining eligibility and exercising direct supervision and consumer protection in education. As Federal financial assistance directly to students has expanded (3 million students received $6.4 million in…

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped, this brochure traces the Committee's beginning and development after World War II. The individuals, groups, programs, and legislation involved in helping the handicapped to a better life are discussed in the narrative. (MF)

This text of Senate Bill 1361, placed before the 93rd session of the United States Congress, proposes a number of revisions in the federal copyright law. The bill defines the terminology of copyright and stipulates exclusive rights in copyrighted works, including print materials; sound recordings; pictoral, graphic, and scuptural works; and…

Volume 1 reports on Federal productivity and productivity trends for Fiscal Years 1967-1973, and comments on the causes of productivity increases and decreases. The report, prepared to promote improved financial management in individual agencies and on a government-wide scale, includes productivity measurement data supplied by 46 agencies. The…

This booklet, written in response to requests from throughout the nation about how a rape crisis center can be started, presents the history of the founding of the Washington, D.C. center. The booklet offers sections dealing with specific issues. A section discusses, for the rape victim, pros and cons of working with the police, together with the…

This report is an interpretation of the Colorado Department of Education's attempt to meet a pressing challenge in education: the need for the state to provide the leadership and coordination that is necessary in the development and implementation of state-wide plans to effect needed changes in education. This report attempts to: (1) Determine the…

An evaluative study of the New Careers training program of the Oakland (California) Redevelopment Agency was undertaken to measure the program's effectiveness. At the time of evaluation, the program had been in existence for slightly more than one year. Interviews were conducted with 13 New Careerists (68% of those in the program) and 12…

Principles and philosophies projected by leading authorities in the park, recreation, and conservation fields are reflected in this conference report. The conference focused on today's peak-performance demands using the theme "Excellence." The report consists of 90 summaries of speeches and presentations on a variety of topics including community…

Project Outreach conducted a survey to assist the National Council on Indian Opportunity (NCIO) in fulfilling its obligations of coordination, appraisal, and innovation of various Federal programs affecting the Indian community. The report covers 49 reservations and Indian groups and is a synthesis of the original responses provided by Indian…

Recent redesigning of manpower programs reflects the shift toward the job and income approach to fighting poverty. Because money spent to provide jobs will ultimately reduce welfare costs, practically all manpower programs have undergone or will undergo significant redesign. This report was prepared to supply community development personnel and…

The concerted Services in Training and Education (CSTE) program was designed at the federal level to coordinate the resources of all appropriate federal agencies and related state agencies in rural development. The pilot Minnesota program focused on alternative strategies in area development, specifically a rural outmigration area with low income,…