Discusses the problem of repetitive stress disorders in the administrative workplace and shares some quick fixes to aid ergonomics. Some thoughts on the ergonomics of office chairs are provided as is the use of professional guidance in furniture purchasing. (GR)

The faculty office is the most familiar of institutional workplaces. In this article the author, having taught in five countries other than the United States describes how faculty offices are configured and outfitted in other countries. How these spaces are organized says much about who teachers are, the work ethic in other countries, and how…

Many principals' offices are less attractive and functional than they could be if certain simple guidelines were followed. This article suggests ways of designing and equipping office space for maximum benefits. (Editor)

Faculty offices shared by a department provide a forum for exchange of teaching ideas as well as a preparation area. (Author)

Describes the overcrowding in ALA's current Washington offices and discusses the impending move to new quarters to fulfill ALA's growing responsibilities. Current federal budgetary and political issues of concern to ALA are outlined and a sidebar by Patricia Glass Schuman presents ALA's legislative agenda. (JKP)

Discusses a multiphase renovation project at the University of Medicine and Dentistry (New Jersey) that created new administrative offices and instructional spaces along with a state-of-the-art multi use laboratory from its former hospital building. The design establishes a sense of collegiality and interaction for students and faculty. Photos and…

Discusses the nature of modern office automation, microcomputer access controls that can be activated to improve security (passwords, error lockout, palm geometry, automatic shutoff, time lock, call back), data communications controls (cryptographic transmission of data, scramblers, dial-back-devices), and management practices that may be…

This article describes the dilemma of the itinerant school counselor. School administrators feel a need for the itinerant school counselors and yet refuse to admit that these people need a decent available work space. (JC)

Consultants, users, and designers collaborate in a problem solving process relevant to the goals of the system and to the qualities of the people who will use a place. (Author)

Discusses the problems faced by executives who are suddenly confronted with a computer in their office. Suggests reasons for resistance and methods for overcoming it. Indicates that business teachers must prepare students for the electronic office. (JOW)

The widespread use of automated office systems is inevitable. Teachers can help future employees make a smooth transition from the nonautomated to the automated office. (JOW)

The long spinelike classroom and office building extending down the campus of Southern Illinois University is an example of how new construction can synthesize and organize an older environment. (Author/MLF)

Describes a project in Fairfield, Connecticut, to renovate and convert a 1916 elementary school building into 11,500 square feet of administrative office space. Total cost of the project was approximately $100,000. (JG)

The guidelines established in 1964 provide for 120 square feet per office per full time equivalent clerical staff and faculty position. It is now recommended that this be changed to 135 square feet for each full time equivalent staff member. This standard coincides with staff office space standards established at the University of Illinois and at…

Columbia University converts a nursing home into a graduate residence and university offices. (Author/MLF)