The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's effectiveness to end discrimination should never have been judged by the yardstick of the individual charge process. Reforms are taking place within the commission to create rapid charge resolution procedures and utilize funds more effectively. (Author/WI)

Part of a broader investigation into possible differences in the decision-making process between management in the public and private sectors, this analysis focuses on identifying differences in attitudes that may exist between public and private administration where risk assumption in managerial decision-making is concerned. (Author/MLF)

A general overview of the state library agencies includes their organization and services, place in state government, problems, and potential. Tables are utilized. (Author/MBR)

Library services to state government have been overshadowed by the statewide library development operation. However, as state government becomes increasingly dependent on reliable, current information, many state library agencies are recognizing that state agencies should have priority. This activity is coordinated by library development agencies…

The American Public Health Association has instituted a Quality Assurance Analysis and Review (QUASAR) program to provide consultative services to laboratories.(BB)

Three speeches presented by a panel of health science librarians discuss: (1) clinical medical librarianship, with a definition and descriptions of programs in several medical school libraries; (2) consortia, including a definition and reasons for their development; and (3) use of telecommunications for sharing medical information. (MBR)

Discussion includes: (1) indications of social crisis--rapid change and altered basic assumptions; (2) current social changes--limited economic growth, post-industrialization, communications and adult learning revolutions; and (3) implications for information science--a broader based library education to ready professionals for increased contact…

In what ways can computer technology be used to benefit social work and social welfare agencies? A review of the literature suggests that although computers are being used to facilitate routine administrative tasks, their potential for assisting in uniquely professional functions remains largely unrecognized. (Author)

Through a review and integration of heretofore rather distinct literatures, this paper develops preliminary conceptual frameworks of the variables affecting the acquisition and utilization of technical information by administrative agencies. (Author/IRT)

To fulfill the purposes of a family planning training network for the state of Connecticut, a variety of courses and educational exercises have been developed since 1974. Special educational needs of family planning organizations are discussed, as well as the training network, and a description of a course in medical interviewing is appended.…

Reviews current research being done by the National Children's Bureau in London, England. (SB)

The maintenance of a viable and active linkage between the social worker and the educator is a key issue in social work today for preparation of social work students. The advisory board model is a possible alternative. (JC)

Describing the social work field practicum at Memorial University in Newfoundland, this article details a creative response to a rural and quasi-urban environment where there is a scarcity of formal professional resources. The approach is identified as a collaborative one between agencies and communities with resource persons as field instructors.…

Describes the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Applied Science and Research Applications (ASRA) program, the replacement for the Research Applied to National Needs (RANN) program, for providing applied science with an intellectual integrity and concrete usefulness. (SL)

Considers two broad dimensions in determining reforms for the CIA--the mission assigned to the Agency and the extent of oversight from outside the Executive branch. (Author/RK)