This booklet is designed to aid small manufacturing companies in ascertaining the meaning of going metric for their unique circumstances and to guide them in making a smooth conversion to the metric system. First is a brief discussion of what the law says about metrics and what the metric system is. Then what is involved in going metric is…

Points to remember in getting a textbook published are examined: book idea, publisher's sales representatives, letter of inquiry, qualifications for authorship, author information form, idea proposal, reviews, marketing and sales, publishing agreement, author royalties, and copyright assignment. (CT)

Traditional and novel uses of enzymes and microbes in the baking, brewing, and dairy industries are described. Cheese, yogurt, baking, brewing, vinegar, soy sauce, single-cell proteins, enzymes, food modification, vanilla, citric acid, monosodium glutamate, xanthan gum, aspartame, and cochineal are discussed. Industrial links with firms involved…

This circular answers some of the questions that are frequently asked about copyright, a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States to authors of "original works of authorship" including library, dramatic musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works. The Copyright Act of 1976 (title 17 of the United States…

In 1979, a Committee on Production Guidelines for Book Longevity was formed to study some aspects of the book preservation problem. Composed of representatives from libraries, publishing, and the paper industry, the committee set two primary objectives: to increase knowledge about the durability of books and other materials, and to encourage…

Describes the change order process in building construction, some of the reasons for such changes in the contract, the pitfalls of the process, and the ramifications of cost determination and time related factors. (MLF)

Unions and their membership are listening and yielding to economic realities. This article examines the process of concession bargaining and its likely outcomes. The process includes establishing the rationale for reopening the current agreement, timing, special proposals, unions' concerns, and areas for mutual agreement. (Author/MLF)

Presents a description of a favorite innovative textbook (published in the 1970s) for an English methods course, entitled "Montage: Investigations in Language." (SR)

This document contains skills standards for concrete construction workers that are designed for the following purposes: to inform prospective construction workers about the type of work and the skills required so that they can make informed career decisions; to inform educators about how academic, workplace, and life skills are applied in…

This expanded edition provides new information about successfully managing library acquisitions. Chapters include: "Acquisitions, the Organization, and the Future" (Carol Pitts Diedrichs and Karen A. Schmidt); "The Business of Book Publishing" (Patricia Glass Schuman and Charles Harmon); "The Business of Scholarly Journal Publishing" (Gary J.…

The booklet is intended to answer employers' common questions regarding safety of disabled workers during emergencies. The importance of prevention is stressed, and the value of good safety habits in decreasing potential danger considered. Adequate and coordinated planning are seen as critical. Evacuation assistance for the physically handicapped,…

Reviews the origins of the Umstead Act (NC), its purposes and prohibitions, the provisions pertaining to schools, and some possible defenses if a violation of the act is alleged. The purpose of the act is to curtail competition by government with private business. (MD)

Examines the academic leave of absence as a way for technical writing teachers to gain significant industry experience. Provides suggestions for selecting an appropriate leave opportunity, choosing tasks to complete, negotiating contracts with the company and college, and using the leave experience to improve teaching and to advance one's career.…

Calls for a continuous review of core curricula and advanced courses to ensure that media students develop skills to meet the requirements of a rapidly evolving media environment. (PD)

Describes a local, national, and New York City internship program for broadcasting majors. (PD)