This catalog is a description of the many types of training programs and cooperative relationships that exist among Federal Laboratories and contract centers and universities. The programs are devoted to enhancing or maintaining the professional competence of staff personnel in their fields of specialization. The programs identified in the report were selected because of their geographic location, representative programs, or unusual features, and is not an inclusive list. The report includes education of laboratory employees, work-oriented activities, personnel interchange, equipment interchange, curriculum, use of television, and other audiovisual aids. Included is information regarding whom to contact for additional information.

Annotated bibliography of material received in the USA civil service commission library relating to personnel management in respect of scientists and technicians - covers recruitment, training, unemployment, reassignment, motivation, performance recording and evaluation, wage policy, etc.