ALADIN, the Adult Learning Documentation and Information Network, is a well-developed, well-defined and lasting follow-up initiative of CONFINTEA V (Fifth International Conference on Adult Education), which was held in 1997. This global network was brought to life by UIL and the efforts of many adult learning documentation and information centres.…

The Information Industry Association has a membership of more than 100 companies which service information needs in all phases of organized activity. This directory lists member companies alphabetically and presents available information on address, telephone, contact person, and officers, as well as descriptions of publications, and types of…

Lists addresses, telephone numbers, and contact persons for each state data center plus those in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Describes available rural data and services (mostly free): informational assistance, computer tapes and printouts, maps, assistance using data, and information on new products. (NEC)

A listing of 42 operational and experimental online agricultural information systems in the United States is provided, noting system name, sponsoring organization, location, information and services provided, and key contact person and phone number. (EJS)

This directory of American bibliographic publications and services is an expansion of the United States' 1980 contribution to UNESCO's annual Supplement on Bibliographic Services Throughout the World. It lists items which began or ceased publication during 1980, as well as some items not on hand during the preparation of earlier lists. (JL)

This directory, based on a survey of 149 responding criminal justice agencies, provides information on each agency including the following: address and phone number, founding date, contact person, activity areas, costs, user restrictions, information services and resources, and publications. The organizations are listed in alphabetical order, and…

This survey by the Arctic Environmental Information and Data Center at the University of Alaska identifies and describes information and data collections within Alaskan libraries and agency offices which pertain to fish and wildlife or their habitat. Included in the survey are descriptions of the location, characteristics, and availability of…

This brochure describes the online information services at the New York State Library, which has online access to over 250 databases covering a broad range of subject areas, including current events, law, science, medicine, public affairs, grants, business, computer technology, education, social welfare, and humanities. Many of these databases are…

This directory brings together in summary form the functions of the various members of the United Nations Organization and the information systems and services they provide. It is intended to show the reader what exists and where to obtain further details. The contents are divided into four parts. The first part lists the organizations of the…

Compiled by the Swedish Council for Scientific Information and Documentation, this directory is intended to inform institutions, authorities, and research and development performers of available sources of information about Swedish activities in various fields of research, mainly of a scientific and technical nature. It provides an alphabetical…

The development of comprehensive approaches to telecommunications by higher education is advocated. Orientation and training programs need to be established, organizational structures need to be reexamined, and networks of information and technical assistance need to be fostered. Organizations and printed sources are appended. (MLW)

This guide organizes nearly 1,000 federal government World Wide Web sites and shows users how to find the information they need quickly and easily. More than a directory, this resource gives users a clear understanding of U.S. government agencies, their online publications, and their applications. There is background material on all three branches…

This directory presents the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 11 assistive technology resources; 9 assistive technology data sources; and 48 resources offering assistance on communication aids, listed by state. (DB)

This loose-leaf directory of identified California state agency libraries and information sources lists names of staff, address of agency, hours, subject strengths, circulation policies, and services of each agency. Information was collected through questionnaire survey, and telephone and personal interviews. Directory entries are arranged by…

Descriptive information is provided on 22 networks sponsored by the National Institute of Education (NIE) or the United States Office of Education (USOE) for the dissemination of educational information. The directory is arranged alphabetically by network title, followed by its acronym, sponsoring bureau/office, major functions, network members,…