A fire destroyed an elementary school in the East Rockaway (New York) school system. A substitute facility, furniture, and textbooks were secured and classes opened, missing only four school days. Future precautions include insurance to cover actual reconstruction costs, smoke detectors, and a computerized inventory system. (MLF)

The South Carolina Building Quality Survey Project that helped institutions and state agencies determine need for renovations and priorities for renovation is described, along with the resulting procedures manual. Evaluation forms are included. (MSE)

Presents a series of five principles which facilitate the completion of performance analysis and the implementation of solutions to organizational problems. The effectiveness of the principles is demonstrated through an account of a project in which lack of control over operating room inventory in a hospital was analyzed and remedied. (JL)

The actual facilities audit begins with the physical analysis of each selected building. A building is separated into four physical categories: primary structure, secondary structure, service systems, and safety standards. (Author/MLF)

The Leo Baeck Institute (New York, New York) is creating a database registering the Jewish archival holdings of repositories in Germany. Discussion includes project planning, creating a German-language version of the Library of Congress subject headings, enhancing access to collections, computerization of archival finding aids, types of materials,…

Provides and details a 10-point checklist for better resource management that includes hardware and software inventory and maintenance. (MLF)

An informal survey of 20 major urban school districts found that 40% were currently operating in a "break down" maintenance mode. A majority, 57.9%, also indicated they saw considerable benefits in contracting for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance services with outside firms. Offers guidelines in selecting…

Describes a planning process designed to (1) establish building maintenance priorities in a systematic and equitable manner, (2) include all knowledgable school system personnel in the process, and (3) develop a five-year building renewal plan. (MLF)

A preventive maintenance system provides for the monitoring and inspection of school building elements in a programmed way through an automatic checklist. Utility cost savings are expected along with reduction of travel and wait time, and measurable standards of performance for all maintenance and repair work. (MLF)

A listing of mathematics laboratory material is organized as follows: learning kits, tape programs, manipulative learning materials, publications, math games, math lab library, and an alphabetized listing of publishers and/or companies offering materials. (MP)

Guidelines are offered for setting priorities on neglected maintenance deficiencies: breaking down the aspects of buildings into various categories, and weightings within these categories; conducting a campus audit; and convincing the administration that the maintenance work recommended is vital to the institution's continued operation.…

As part of planning for implementation of computer-administered medical board examinations, a telephone survey of 143 accredited medical schools in the United States and Canada found that most have at least 1 computer for every 20 students, though nearly one-third of the schools make very few microcomputers available. Computer types used varied,…

Many districts are holding property that could be put to better use. With a creative strategy for planning, analyzing, and implementing a plan for these public properties, local boards and administrators can uncover hidden value in their real estate assets. California's Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District now receives $500,000 a year in…

Emory University, Georgia, has a space and equipment database management system that maintains inventories and generates reports. (MLF)

Discusses collection development practices employed at two media centers of the Columbus School for Girls, an independent day school serving 605 students in grades K-12. Concepts highlighted are: philosophy of collection development, knowledge of school curriculum, interaction with faculty, familiarity with current and retrospective selection…