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This booklet was prepared as a point of reference for the delegates to the White House Conference to familiarize them with the meanings of library and information science related acronyms and terms. The first of three sections of the booklet provides a list of selected acronyms and their meanings. A glossary of selected terms related to library and information services is presented in the second section, and the third includes a list of the types of libraries and information facilities to be found in the United States. (MAB)

This document, which is designed to help individuals entering adult education graduate programs in North America, contains definitions of nearly 538 contemporary adult education-related terms and practitioners. The terms included were selected based on a review of more than half of the 139 papers published in the proceedings of the 41st Annual Adult Education Research Conference in Vancouver, British Columbia. For each word, the author composed a definition by reading article references, reviewing other literature, and searching online dictionaries and encyclopedias. The draft definitions were then sent to conference presenters and participants with requests for review, correction, and comments. Most entries cite one or more authors from the aforementioned proceedings. The dictionary contains a wide variety of terminology, including the following: acronyms and abbreviations; brief overviews of the activities and/or theories of prominent adult education practitioners and theorists; terms related to various types and levels of adult learning; terms related to types and theories of learning; terms related to research methodology; terms related to educational philosophy and teaching methodology; and terms related to social theories. (Contains 100 references). (MN)

This document is a glossary of more than 750 terms, abbreviations, and acronyms that are likely to be found in recent Australian vocational education and training (VET) research and policy documents. The glossary also includes selected commonly found international terms. In those cases where a term has a broader general meaning, the definition presented refers to its use in the VET context. The following are among the categories of terms included: professional associations; public agencies; private organizations; nongovernmental organizations; programs targeting specific client groups; educational principles; educational theories; terms related to program delivery; terms related to program administration; specific pieces of national legislation; terms related to learning and learning theories; types and levels of VET; terms related to certification and accreditation; academic degrees and other credentials; advisory bodies; categories of VET students; tests and testing procedures; industry groups; terms related to forms of employment and employment practices; and terms related to the labor market and human resource development. The bibliography lists 49 publications and 64 World Wide Web sites that served as sources of information when the glossary was compiled. (MN)

This reference guide provides a glossary of over 80 acronyms relevant to the area of serving children with emotional handicaps. It lists eight federal laws by their commonly used abridged names (such as Section 504) and notes the formal name of each law and its purpose. The guide also provides definitions for almost 100 terms important in the emotional handicaps field, such as oppositional disorder, least restrictive environment, and adjudicated. (Two references) (JDD)

This glossary includes definitions of words, acronyms, initialisms, and phrases which are used generally in librarianship or specifically in the Colorado State University (CSU) Libraries. Many definitions are taken directly from the "American Library Association Glossary" but others, specific to the CSU Libraries, are taken from the department or division of their origin. (EMH)

Library networks all over the United States are listed in this directory. For the purposes of this list, a library network is defined as a cooperative effort which involves different types of libraries or which employs advanced telecommunication links. Coverage is most complete for states which have published information on their networking activities. Many equivalent efforts of states which have not published information may be omitted. Entries are listed alphabetically by the network's acronym or initialism. Each entry provides the network's name and address and a brief outline of its age, coverage, and/or special features. When possible, a citation is given to a document which provides further description of the network. An ED number is given for those cited documents which are currently available through the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). (Author/SL)

The official source of definitions for all the major Employment and Training Administration (ETA) programs, this glossary provides a ready reference and an up-to-date list of ETA program terms and definitions contained in laws, federal regulations, and ETA issuances used by sponsors and various ETA service offices on a daily basis; and identifies terms and definitions which are different for various ETA programs. The programs covered include those activities administered by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training (BAT), the Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA), the Job Corps (JC), the United States Employment Services (ES), the Unemployment Insurance Service (UI), the Work Incentive Program (WIN), the Food Stamp Work Registration Program (FS), and ETA's Office of Policy, Evaluation and Research (OPER). The glossary contains the following sections: a description of major ETA programs; a partial list of abbreviations and acronyms; a list of conflicts in terms and definitions as used in ETA programs; and an alphabetical listing of program terms and their definitions. (FM)

This glossary was designed to help explain the more commonly used environmental terms which appear in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) publications, news releases and other agency documents available to the public. These terms were selected to give a general sense of what a term or phrase means in relatively non-technical language. The terms came from previous lists, internal glossaries, and suggestions made by agency groups. Chemicals and pesticides frequently referred to in agency publications have been included. The definitions and information supplied do not necessarily constitute the official definitions used for regulatory purposes by the EPA. Also included is a list of acronyms used by the EPA and referred to in their publications. (CW)

In this unit of the Basic Course in Indonesian for the official use of faculty, staff, and students of the Defense Language Institute, a glossary of Indonesian abbreviations and acronyms, taken from Indonesian newspapers and magazines, is presented. An adequate command of these terms is necessary to comprehend written works in Indonesian. No English translations are provided. (PMJ)

This dictionary of higher education provides definitions of terms, organizations, abbreviations, and concepts specifically relevant to further and higher education in the United Kingdom. "Further education" is defined as below degree level education for students over age 16 and is often vocational. The dictionary also provides explanations of educational policies, initiatives, reports, papers, and legislation, along with the Association of University Teachers' position on various education-related issues. (MDM)

The list of acronyms was compiled by distributive education majors at Delaware State College as a reference for distributive education teacher-coordinators and students. Not intended to be comprehensive, the alphabetical list consists of 105 abbreviations of organizations, programs, laws, and resources related to education and particularly distributive education. (NJ)

This second edition, updated from the 1993 version, consolidates acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions commonly used by educators, researchers, grant writers, technicians, practitioners, and other stakeholders in applied technology and adult education. This edition has been expanded to include abbreviations of Florida's state institutions of higher education and the numerical codes for each county. In addition, definitions and acronyms were added or modified to reflect the dynamic state of applied technology. Terms from the book were compiled from a number of sources: selected educational documents, regulatory sources, citations, and input from persons within state and local educational agencies, professional associations, and other agencies and groups that have an impact on applied technology and adult education. The terms and definitions are used at the federal, state, and local levels. Rules for using acronyms and abbreviations are also included. (KC)

Presents the first half of a selected glossary of terms commonly used in discussions relating to the Internet and the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Highlights include various network names; organizations; acronyms; network research testbeds; computer conferences; file transfer protocol; Gopher; knowbot; and limited systems protocol. (LRW)

Presents the second and final part of a selected glossary of terms commonly used in discussions relating to the Internet and the National Research and Education Network (NREN). Highlights include various network names; organizations; acronyms; user interfaces; network research testbeds; various protocols; remote login; and Wide Area Information Server (WAIS). (LRW)

This document provides a glossary of terms related to children's services in California and a list of state and local organizations and agencies. The glossary includes such terms as Alternative Payment, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program, Child Support Enforcement Program, Employer-Supported Child Care, Family Reunification Program, Greater Avenues for Independence Program, Migrant Child Care, Proprietary Centers, School-Age Parenting and Infant Development Program, School Site Council, State Master Plan for Special Education, California Child Development Administrators' Association, California Consortium of Child Abuse Councils, California School-Age Consortium, Care for the Children, Children Now, Family Day Care Association, and Professional Association for Childhood Education. Appendices include: (1) a list of titles of federal and state legislation, such as Title IV-A and Title XX of the Social Security Act; (2) a list of historical legislation related to child welfare and education, such as PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act, and SB 500, the Child Care and Development Block Grant; and (3) the membership of the Child Development Programs Advisory Committee. (GLR)

This library automation style guide lists specific terms and names often used in the library automation industry. The terms and/or acronyms are listed alphabetically and each is followed by a brief definition. The guide refers to the "Chicago Manual of Style" for general rules, and a notes section is included for the convenience of individual users. (MAB)

Throughout this bibliography, an asterisk identifies citations especially useful for school law classes. The library identification code and a brief annotation accompany the citations that are organized in the following sections: (1) guides to legal research; (2) indexes; (3) dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, and handbooks; (4) American Digest system; (5) federal statutes, reports, and rules and regulations; (6) state statutes, reports, rules and regulations; (7) National Reporter system; (8) Shepard's Citations; (9) periodicals and year book; and (10) databases. Location abbreviations and a list of selected legal abbreviations are included. (MLF)

This document provides a glossary of terms related to children's services in California. The lists include such terms as alternative payment, Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) Program, Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) Program, income disregard, migrant child care, School Age Parenting and Infant Development (SAPID) Program, school site council, state master plan, California Child Development Administrators' Association (CCDAA), California School-Age Consortium (CSAC), Care for the Children, Children Now, Family Day Care Association, and Professional Association for Childhood Education (PACE). (RH)

This glossary of terms includes definitions for over 500 words, acronyms, initialisms, and phrases generally used in librarianship or used specifically in Colorado State University (CSU) libraries. The glossary is in alphabetical order. Cross references and multiple definitions are provided where necessary. A four-item annotated bibliography listing the sources for many of the definitions, and an organizational chart for CSU libraries are also provided.