Broad bandwidth transmission systems have been around for years. They include microwave, assorted cable systems, and recently, satellites. With the exception of some privately owned systems, broadband services have been furnished by the common carriers. Recently, a new element has been added--Cable Antenna Television (CATV) distribution systems.…

The final report on the Council on Library Resources (CLR) Grant #443 for the New England Library Information Network (NELINET) is divided into three parts. Section one is a general commentary on the NELINET project, which was conceived to test the viability of creating a centralized, regional capability to use electronic data processing…

A detailed analysis of the nature of science as an information system is presented in this book translated from the Russian version by the Foreign Technology Division of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. An analysis is provided of the increase in numbers of publications, journals, and scientists. The effect of the information crisis on the…

A bibliography lists works on two-way electronic conferencing, as well as several general works on telecommunications. It is in three parts. The record identifications (RECID) index is a list of 168 references to books, parts of books, journal articles, conference papers, news items, and unpublished papers. The author index relists the entire…

Remarks regarding the current programs of information flow within the EOP, which include the creation of the White House Information Center, are prefaced by historical perspectives. (Author/MBR)

Clarifies concepts of communication and social change, summarizes some of the main notions that have been previously expressed in relation to the topic, and then critically looks at the presuppositions. Discussion includes the role of communication, source, channel, message, receiver, feedback, criticism, and conclusion. (JEG)

The development of a commercial interconnection between DATAPAC in Canada and TELENET in the United States has made international packet switching between the two countries a reality. Potential cost reducations are emphasized in discussion of how packet switching works, its advantages, and the impact of this service on Canadian libraries and…

Seven projects operating in five countries (Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia) are described in terms of development, current status, and activities. Most notable are the Asian Mass Communication Research and Information Centre (AMIC) and the International Serials Data System Regional Centre (ISDS). (JAB)

Twenty-eight California campuses of higher education cooperate in an interactive data base, which is available on computer to disseminate information on instructional improvement efforts in the U.S. system. The formation, modes of usage, data base content, use of the data base, software, and future development of the network are described. (CMV)

EIES is an attempt to provide comprehensive communication and information exchange for small groups of individuals engaged in professional endeavors. Its specific tasks, initial development, user behavior, and costs are discussed. (Author/MBR)

ISPEDS is a computerized information base and retrieval system designed initially to serve the State Department's Office of International Athletic Programs (IAP). It provides timely information in sports exchanges, competitions, clinics, tournaments, seminars, and associated meetings. (LBH)

This report of literature published on curriculum development in the field of information networks provides a set of working definitions, a curriculum paradigm for graduate level courses in information networks, and list of key works. (KP)

Some considerations for national library and information service network development. (KP)

Available from: American Association for the Education of the Severely/Profoundly Handicapped, 1600 West Armory Way, Seattle, Washington 98119.

Summarizes the recommendations of the Computer Network Study Planning Group formed by the Office of Science and Technology Policy under the provisions of PL99-383 to study the networking needs of the nation's academic and federal research computer programs. The benefits and importance of the recommended National Research Network are discussed.…