Interviews with a sample of 73 nurses in Plymouth, England, indicated that they fulfilled continuing education needs with study days and journal reading. One-third seemed to lack information-seeking skills; one-third were confident in using multiple information sources. No single library in Plymouth was adequate for all of their information needs.…

Presents tables of data from the Current Population Survey showing a clear relationship between major field and earnings for college graduates of all ages and both sexes. Most liberal arts fields were below the median. Men had higher earnings in almost all fields, age groups, and degree levels. (SK)

Tyler and others refute Hecker's 1990 article warning that the economy is generating college graduates faster than it is generating jobs. They argue that the 1980s labor market successfully absorbed new college graduates. Hecker expresses concerns over their analysis. (SK)

Twenty-nine usable responses from 50 teacher education institutions indicated the following: 55% have a coordinated state inservice program; most emphasize new technologies and contemporary teaching methods; teachers have some input in planning activities; and there is little follow-up or evaluation. (SK)

Observation of 10 British simulations in which student teams created and marketed a product showed the following: students were more motivated and thought the activity relevant; involvement of business/industry staff increased student response; and students preferred cooperation even though the simulation was meant to be competitive. (SK)

Undergraduates (n=187) were given information booklets; experimentals took either a multiple-choice (n=64) or short-answer (n=64) test afterward. Both groups and 60 controls were tested 3 weeks later on new and previously tested information. Both multiple-choice and short-answer tests were better than no test in improving retention. Multiple…

Presents the historical context of Diderot and how he systematized and represented mechanical arts in two dimensions in order to demonstrate how the development and packaging of technology has influenced today's delivery systems. Addresses four issues: conceptual framework, systematic analysis and description, theory and practice, and technology…

A Delphi panel of 19 experts identified 8 main knowledge areas of biotechnology: bioprocessing, foundations, genetic engineering, agriculture, biochemistry, medicine, environment, and bioethics. Round 2 elicited 84 subdivisions and round 3 adjusted the ratings. The resulting classification suggests a different context and focus for technology…

Provides the texts of 2 International Labour Conference standards: Convention Number 87, Freedom of Association and Protection of the Right to Organize, and Convention Number 98, the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining. Presents results of a survey of how these conventions are being applied in various countries. (JOW)

Offers benchmarks for training including collection of data and clarification of its uses, explanation of the reasons for benchmarking, and use of a reliable data-collection tool. Demonstrates how benchmarking training increases understanding of how training is practiced. (JOW)

Electronic meeting-support (EMS) software is a collection of computer tools that makes meetings more productive and is helping to redefine corporate and organizational decision making. EMS is groupware that speeds the pace of meetings, actively engages participants, and elicits high-quality input from participants. (JOW)

Provides tips for effective use of interactive distance-learning technology, including graphics, planning, working with cameras and monitors, and cooperating with support technicians. (JOW)

A quasi-experimental evaluation found that an 8-week psychoeducational and task-centered group intervention was effective in alleviating stress, perceived stigma, depression, and anxiety among 33 family members of people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome in an experimental group. (JBJ)

Compared 2 interventions (n=90) designed to reduce risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection among African Americans. Each group received information on biological and psychological aspects of human sexuality and disease, with experimental group additionally receiving communication and problem-solving skills training. The experimental group…

Described use of human services reported by 245 injection drug users and 125 crack cocaine smokers living in Columbus and Dayton, Ohio. Findings suggest that drug users are active consumers of human services; nearly 90% reported involvement. Found no gross patterns of discrimination. (JBJ)