This study evaluates contract services in reference and printed materials of the Maryland Interlibrary Organization (MILO)-Central (a network of public, county, and academic libraries) as performed by the County Services Department. Procedures and record-keeping processes--i.e., organization, basic operations, and request volume--are analyzed from…

This digest provides a historical summary of the key findings reported in the annual evaluations of each of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania school district's Title I, Elementary and Secondary Education Act projects since 1975. The 1976-1977 management information, the 1975-1976 key findings, and the preliminary findings for 1976-1977 are presented.…

This report presents an initial design for a university program review system which is intended to improve decision making and planning through an in-depth evaluation of the university's academic departments and programs. The system involves three phases: (1) self study by the department, (2) a review by a committee external to the department, and…

Author reported on one group's reaction to the BBC adult literacy pilot programme. (Editor/RK)

How individualized programs require individualized assessment of student achievement, and how these programs can themselves be assessed. (Editor)

One year's experience in the use of management by objectives in the Technological Institute Library of Northwestern University is reported. (Author)

Article described a program which combined nature, group psychotherapy and a return to fundamental values in order for emotionally disturbed adolescent males to get in touch with his basic humanness and be able to regain a fundamentally healthy perspective of life. (Author/RK)

The interim report outlines the evaluation of the program, defines functional literacy, and discusses the effectiveness of functional literacy work, costs, and conclusions. The most successful results were from programs that promoted effective literacy, introduced vocational and job skill training, encouraged logical thinking, and utilized…

This article discusses the issue of whether the high dropout rate at community mental health centers is a serious problem. The authors suggest that it might actually reflect staff rather than client dissatisfaction with the services offered. Presented at the Society for the Study of Social Problems, Montreal, August, 1974. (Author/BW)

Article evaluated a program whose purpose was to teach children to live in harmony with people from other national, racial and cultural groups. (Editor/RK)

Author suggested that the expense and length of a college education could be lessened through the use of Advanced Placement. (Editor/RK)

This article reviews studies that have attempted to assess Teacher Corps performance. Statements from each study, an analysis of methodology used, and the reports' implications are presented. (JA)

Author emphasized the conflicting roles of researchers and practitioners. He suggested solutions for bridging the existing gap, while noting that some of these issues cannot be easily resolved. (Editor/RK)

Summary of report on study entitled PLANNING FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN A PLANNING, PROGRAMMING AND BUDGETING STSTEM," by Selma Mushkin (Education Commission of the States Steering Committee meeting, December, 1968).

Report of a panel presentation delivered in a General Meeting of the National Association of Independent Schools, February 1969.