Although the value of social capital for organization and individual career success is widely recognized, gender as a moderator in the building of social capital in organizational settings has not received adequate research attention. This chapter looks at how professional women use one aspect of social capital--networks--to assist with their…

The book discusses the current problems of arranging clinical experiences for allied health personnels which will meet student needs as well as the interdependent objectives of educational and clinical institutions. Chapter 1 reviews general trends in the education of health practitioners with particular consideration of the status of physical…

Reviews prior work to develop the profession of intergenerational specialist. Presents guidelines and standards for professionals that outline the common core of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Discusses modifications to the guidelines that were made based on feedback from the field. (Contains 18 references.) (SK)

Conditions in the early childhood profession that contribute to the development of a positive image of child caregivers are discussed. The first step in development of such an image of child care work involves the reaffirmation of the value of caring for and teaching young children. The second step involves examination and reconciliation of biases…

This kit contains materials and instructions for evaluating the engineer's salary in terms of the Commission's "Guidelines to Professional Employment for Engineers and Scientists" which states that an engineer should receive a salary in keeping with his professional contribution and commensurate with the salaries of other employees, both…

Guidelines and suggestions for obtaining a professional position in the corporate community are presented. Although the focus is on communications-related positions, the suggestions are general enough to be useful to anyone seeking a corporate job. The paper begins by discussing basic philosophies and realities of the corporate community with an…

The Administrator's Guide to programs for exceptional children reviews administrative procedures, discusses program organization, examines 11 handicapping categories, gives in full the state law mandating special educational programs for handicapped children, notes certification requirements for 12 professional certificates, and provides samples…

Discussion of professional ethics focuses on a study by Johan Bekker that recommends a new code of ethics for librarians. Topics discussed include confidential information, extraoccupational activities, continuing education, research, occupational development, membership in occupational associations, and peer group role. A sidebar presents…

Changes made by new professional legislation governing the professions and their organization in Quebec are reviewed. Focus is on the protection of the public with respect to the distribution of professional services. This is done by (1) setting qualifying standards for candidates for the professions to guarantee high quality professional…

This resource shows librarians and mental health professionals how to use the power of books as therapy when working with children and young adults. After defining "bibliotherapy," the book considers what skills and competencies are needed to qualify an individual to be a bibliotherapist. It then explores how bibliotherapy can be used to meet the…

In a practical guide to program evaluation, many issues still facing this rapidly expanding profession are discussed. Strategies are suggested for overcoming difficulties and establishing a systematic and effective approach to the profession. The most appropriate methods for the different purposes of evaluation are pointed out, and procedures are…

Drawn primarily from the experiences of the minority Women Employment Program (MWEP) of the Recruitment and Training Program (RTP, Inc.), material in this handbook is provided as a reference for individuals and groups engaged in efforts to place underutilized minorities and women into jobs they have not traditionally held. Outlines of the…

This book presents systematic guidelines and practical tools to assist adult and continuing education program coordinators in planning and conducting successful program evaluations. Chapters 1-3 explain how to accomplish the following tasks: (1) assess their existing experience and familiarity with evaluation concepts and procedures; (2) identify…