Reports results of a national survey on the use of computerized central registry systems as in child protective services, the perceived advantages and disadvantages of such systems and the extent to which protections have been established against potential abuse of individual civil rights. A need for further study of central registries is…

Explores how different forms of mediated communication including telephonic and two-way radio, alter the processes of constricting social action and social relationships. (MH)

An evaluation of the National Diffusion Network (NDN) as a new approach to the diffusion of educational innovations is presented, and novel characteristics of the system are described. (MJB)

Describes the pilot project RENEW (Referral Employment Network for Elder Workers), a five-state model older worker employment project which trains people fifty-five or older and places them in local job service employment offices, finding jobs for other older workers of all incomes. (SH)

Proceedings of AACRAO's 63rd annual meeting cover: computer networking in small colleges; continuous registration; computer logic; computerized academic record overview; on-line registration systems; and analysis of registration and records systems. (LBH)

Details a study designed to identify supervisor/superior behavior characteristics, including leadership styles which elicit the most accurate information from subordinates. (MH)

Reviews the progress and problems associated with the development of Carnegie Mellon University's new computing and communications system, "Andrew." Describes the accomplishments and capacities of the system and provides examples of the programs developed for "Andrew." (ML)

Discussed are the factors to be considered when establishing a computer network. Considered are telecommunications, in general, along with channels, switching, packet switching, transmission, multiplexing, and local area networks (LANS). (TW)

The evolution of value-added network services (VAN), current technology, and some of the major VAN vendors and types of services for universities are described. A network glossary is included. (MLW)

Reviews the current status of satellite remote sensing data, including problems with efficient storage and rapid retrieval of the data, and appropriate computer graphics to process images. Areas of research concerned with overcoming these problems are described. (16 references) (CLB)

Discusses the addition of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration database to the National Science Foundation's NSFnet data communication network. Outlines the history of databases in the United States and enumerates proposed upgrades from a new Office of Science and Technology policy report. (TW)

The importance of strong school/community partnerships is supported in both polls and research literature. Joint efforts of schools and communities increase the effectiveness of education. Four categories of parent and community involvement are the following: (1) home-school communication; (2) parent education; (3) public relations; and (4)…

Two articles address the design of microcomputer networks and the use of local area computer networks (LAN) to improve library automation. Topics discussed include network design criteria, media for local networks, transmission mode, typical communication protocols, user interface, basic local network architectures, and examples of microcomputer…

Examines factors which may affect the receptivity of librarians to the use of optical disk technologies, including hardware and software issues, the content of currently available databases, and the integration of optical technologies into existing library services. (CLB)

Describes development of system for retrieval of documents from magnetic storage that uses stored font definition codes to control an inexpensive laser printer in the production of copies that closely resemble original document. Trends in information equipment and printing industries that will govern future application of this technology are…