These case studies are designed to serve as guides to encourage investigation into library administration. Organized into four problem areas: Interim-shelving, Budget Reducation, Studies in a New Main Library Building, and Library Bindery Contracts; this program provides an opportunity for the solving of administrative methodology, organization,…

The monograph reports on the University of Washington's School of Nursing involvement in the joint planning of a building to be shared by three educationally autonomous but administratively coordinated schools in a health sciences complex. The final product was a functional interdisciplinary unit capable of accommodating the schools of dentistry,…

The career information centers described in the publication were developed for schools participating in the Iowa exemplary project. It is the purpose of the document to suggest solutions to three basic questions: (1) How will prospective materials be identified and obtained? (2) How can available materials best be displayed in order to maximize…

This report in the National Education Association's "Developments in Classroom Instruction" series presents seven detailed descriptions of models for elementary-level classroom learning centers. It presents lists of materials, suggestions for the placement of equipment, study plans, and evaluation guides for learning centers in a variety of…

The playgrounds pictured and discussed in this book are called Workyards. They are places where children play--in any way they elect. Limitations are set only by the space that is available and by the always changing and abundant supply of materials: lumber, nails, tools, old machinery, rope, sinks, stoves, pickets from an old fence, barrels, and…

This book discusses possible approaches to initiating innovative educational programs and open education within the physical limitations of a traditional elementary school building. The authors stress their view that innovative education is more a product of innovative teachers and administrators than of building design. The book is aimed…

Design factors in the planning of research laboratories are described which include--(1) location, (2) future expansion, (3) internal flexibility, (4) provision of services, (5) laboratory furnishing, (6) internal traffic, (7) space requirements, and (8) building costs. A second part discusses air-conditioning and conditioned rooms--(1)…

Factors for the planning of functional, economical and safe laboratory facilities are discussed, with emphasis on the economical results of planning for a specific purpose and for the specific needs of each occupant. A questionnaire is suggested as a useful tool for determining requirements. Other areas for consideration include--(1) laboratory…

This guide to basic principles of school design presents diagrammatic explanation of various developed standards and planning suggestions. The first section schematically develops patterns of school activity for primary, elementary, and high schools. The second discusses organization of activities--(1) contour adjustment, (2) landscaping, (3)…

The U. S. Commissioner of Education proposes a new role for the neighborhood elementary school as a comprehensive child development center as well as an institution of learning. The neighborhood elementary schools should become the means of delivery of comprehensive child development services to the home and neighborhood for four reasons: (1) the…

This publication, comprising evaluative study results of the Northville, Michigan schools, illustrates the cost benefits of a 45-15 extended school year versus a traditional school year at the elementary level. Operational costs for elementary students are compared on a per pupil basis. Estimates from the Northville case study suggest that an…

The feasibility of the 45-15 plan for elementary schools is considered and the four-quarter or quinmester plan for secondary schools in Guam is explored. Topics considered in this study are personnel, administration, facilities, bus transportation, curriculum development, cost effectiveness, and optional versus mandatory year-round school…

This report presents two proposed facility designs for the only regional community college in Maryland as well as the program objectives and the nature of the planned 2-year program. Recognizing the need for paraprofessional education at the junior college level, Chesapeake College proposes to embark on a major marine technicians training program.…

Using camera and tape recorder, a photographer and an early childhood specialist explored as a team the universe of children's outdoor play, seeking worthy and innovative ideas and stressing urban playground problems and solutions. The resulting photographs and text focus on (1) the characteristics of play, (2) the nature of playgrounds, and (3)…

Project LEM (Learning Experience Module), funded under Title III, Elementary Secondary Education Act, incorporates concepts of an open elementary educational plan, featuring: multi-age, multi-ethnic groupings, individually prescribed instructions, a "core" curriculum, differentiated staffing, and maximum space utilization. These…