To improve bibliographic access to the individual works contained in "Landmarks of Science" and "Landmarks II," two comprehensive microform collections of materials related to the history of science, the staff of the University of Utah Libraries cataloged the individual titles. Staff members with backgrounds in Renaissance…

"SpecialNet," a computer-based communications network for educators at all administrative levels, has been established and is managed by National Systems Management, Inc. Users can send and receive electronic mail, share information on electronic bulletin boards, participate in electronic conferences, and send reports and other documents to each…

"Waterloo MacJANET," a local area network developed by the University of Waterloo for the Apple Macintosh computer, provides an environment appropriate for developing students' computer-related skills, minimizing both the human and the computing resources needed to support such courses. The system also serves as an efficient distributor…

General information utilities and specialized networks, such as PoliNet, provide educators and researchers in public administration and allied fields with a diversity of new tools which include: (1) bibliographic searching; (2) international teleconferencing; (3) electronic news clipping services; (4) electronic mail; and (5) free public domain…

This paper argues that the European Documentation and Information System for Education (EUDISED) had a highly successful first stage of development, but that it is currently going through a period of stagnation. The system's decentralization, multilingual approach, and coverage of a full range of educational data make it plain that EUDISED is a…

The 1984-85 proposal for the Management of Instructional Information Systems project indicates that a project objective was "to create arrangements through which interested individuals in districts and schools can have low cost access to both research based and field based knowledge." This document (1) provides a rationale for creating a…

This report discusses telecommunications as a possible medium for conducting certain types of Pacific Circle Consortium (PCC) business. Under the general heading of teleconferencing, the paper examines a number of telecommunications options including two-way video, electronic mail, slow-scan video, facsimile equipment, electronic blackboards,…

This paper provides a brief history of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), as well as an overview of the present status of the ERIC system, i.e., its management, technical operations, current products and services, current plans, and projected new activities. After an account of the legislative mandate that resulted in the…

This document presents a review of the current consumer relations activites of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Physically Handicapped of the Library of Congress, and an overall plan to improve NLS receipt of user suggestions, comments, opinions, or complaints through libraries which form the nationwide NLS distribution system.…

This publication, extracted from a full study report, summarizes the development and utilization of an assessment model for the effectiveness of library and non-library network delivery of consumer information. Consumer information is defined as that needed by the general public to resolve problems within the family or household. The network…

Based on the responses to a survey sent to 23 electronic text managers, this report provides information on the staffing and training requirements associated with the production of electronic text materials. It is directed primarily towards those in higher education and the nonprofit community, including local colleges, public television stations,…

Designed to serve as written guidelines for the production of videotex materials, this case study of a San Diego State University videotex production on personal finance provides a producer's perspective on the problems, opportunities, and challenges associated with the creation of videotex materials. A review of creative design decisions is…

This report documents a meeting of experts in educational documentation and information from both developed and developing countries, who met to examine issues involved in the implementation of a proposed network for the better use of information resources in educational development. Included are summaries of the business meeting and discussions…

The International Bureau of Education (IBE) and Unesco, together with their member states, are faced with the task of implementing a proposed network--the International Network for Educational Information (INED)--for the better use of information resources for educational development. This review of issues that need to be considered in the…

The study was designed to identify problems, needs, effectiveness, and interests in enhancing personnel development networking activities for professionals working with handicapped students in transition from school to work. A needs survey was developed based on a research review and comments by a panel of experts. The instrument asked respondents…