Neither a review of the literature nor three data displays (showing career paths, general influence patterns, and predecessor and successor influence patterns) yield a generative or explanatory theory by which to understand data collected on the professional career paths of Alberta (Canada) educational administrators. The data came from a survey…

Discusses the effects of inadequate leadership on productivity in the American work force and, based on interviews with effective leaders in private and public organizations, identifies four competencies exhibited by these leaders. The concept of empowerment as the collective effect of leadership and its positive impact on workers are described.…

Reviews surveys of accredited library schools' efforts to prepare students to work with serials and practitioners' attitudes toward their formal serials education, and presents results of a 1986 survey of serials cataloging courses offered by library schools. Continuing education and the importance of special instruction for serials work are…

A reinterpretation of survey results concerning teacher-education programs in learning disabilities indicates that (1) most large programs advocate a reasonably consistent instructional approach and (2) despite the appearance of the same topics in textbooks for both special and regular education teachers, the same set of skills are not necessarily…

Reports the results of a survey that asked library administrators who had demonstrated intrapreneurial behavior to describe themselves as entrepreneurs. The results are presented as profiles of behavioral characteristics and views shared by these individuals. (CLB)

Reviews arguments in favor of administrative use of public opinion information; demonstrates insights to be gained from examination of poll data; and considers methodological weaknesses of such data and strategies to counter them. (JOW)

Discusses a survey of Midwestern state legislators showing that legislation calling for the licensing of public relations practitioners faces an upward struggle for enactment. Describes a poll of Wisconsin lawmakers indicating that requirements for registration or certification fare best, claiming that licensing is a last resort measure. (JD)

Provides practical advice on how to construct social surveys. Reviews ethical problems, sampling bias, problems of nonresponse, and the merits of self-completion versus interview surveys. A brief bibliography is attached. (JDH)

Considers the results of a survey of writers which was conducted to determine the effects of computers on the written composition process, particularly how computers provide a new tool to overcome writer's block, and how writing revision becomes much easier. (MBR)

Presents guidelines about how to conduct a public opinion poll and discusses such specific areas as the sample, the questionnaire, the interviewers, and the poll report. (DF)

Reports the results of a survey of librarians in 71 Indiana high schools concerning controversial topics and books that they thought would cause their constituents the greatest concern. Concludes that censorship is taking place and that librarians sometimes acquiesce in indirect censorship, thus denying some students access to important literary…

Presents the results of a survey of public librarians in the United States conducted to determine their attitudes toward intellectual freedom with emphasis on responses regarding extension services to poor and minorities, attitude changes, and factors that influence attitudes. (CHC)

Discusses some current cooperative library research projects, lists areas needing further research, mentions negative perceptions commonly held about research, and speculates on the goals of future research. Opinions are based on the author's informal survey of state librarians. (FM)

The Child Welfare League of America surveyed the structured methods used by agencies to measure case outcome. The findings indicate a need to develop improved measures of effectiveness. Criteria for measures suitable to meet acountability requirements and problems in outcome measurement are discussed. (Author/RH)

Essays written by Nigerian Form V secondary students on "Qualities I Prefer Most in My Teacher" were analyzed in terms of students' attitudes toward teacher age, sex, appearance, relation to staff, teaching competence, participation in school social activities, devotion to school duties and student problems, etc. (JC)