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In the mid‐1980s a group of leading British retail companies jointly identified a mismatch between their graduate recruitment requirements and the motivation of graduate applicants and entrants. Many graduate entrants had a personal goal of being appointed to a head office post and many were reluctant to make a long‐term commitment to retail operations management. The analysis of this problem is outlined by a joint‐company working party which recommended the formation of the Consortium of Retail Teaching Companies. It provides reasons why graduate recruitment is considered to be strategic to the future of the industry and outlines the programme of the Consortium since 1988.

Joint ventures in property development can bring considerable benefits to the parties. For example, in a joint venture involving a local authority the authority will be able to play a positive role in urban regeneration while the developer will gain credibility and hopefully obtain a smoother planning process. Examines the strengths and weaknesses of the three classic joint venture arrangements: joint venture companies; partnerships; and “contractual” joint ventures.

The purpose of this article is to help acquaint librarians with some of the major resources available regarding Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAS/FAE).