An unprecedented amount of information encompassing almost every facet of human activities across the world is generated daily in the form of zeros and ones, and that is often the only form in which such information is recorded. A good fraction of this information needs to be preserved for periods of time ranging from a few years to centuries.…

Over the past several decades, millions of digital objects of significant scientific, economic, cultural, and historic value have been published and distributed to libraries and archives on removable media. Providing long-term access to these documents, media files, and software executables is an increasingly complex task because of dependencies…

This packet informs inquirers about the genealogical and local history resources housed at the Library of Michigan, including cemetery directories, census records, city directories, family histories, plat maps and other land records, military records, newspapers, specialty periodicals, and vital records. It provides background information about…

This article lists selected agencies and organizations, articles, and research materials that provide information about women in community colleges. (NHM)

The titles and publishers of seventy books, six journals, and five sources of sources are offered, in order to provide an introductory and varied sampler of readings in futures study. The references are not annotated; all are in English. (AJ)

Article describes the evolution of a course for the community which de-mystifies the process of gathering information. (Author)

The present installment continues the updating service begun in the October 1971 issue of "Audiovisual Instruction," and supplements coverage contained in MRD-1973/74. (Author)

A study of attitudes related to varied information exposure styles. (CH)

This guide was developed for use by Housing Information Volunteers, persons trained by the Consumer Housing Information Service for Seniors, a local service organized under the auspices of the American Association of Retired Persons and a local agency or organization serving the elderly. It briefly defines programs and services that help older…

This directory of over 170 criminal justice information sources is based on a 1986 survey of more than 400 criminal justice agencies. The following guidelines were used to select organizations/information resources: (1) the organization's service area is national or regional in scope; (2) the provision of criminal justice-related information is a…

Developed around the technology of the Apple duodisk drive, five and one-fourth inch floppy disks, and the 1.3 version of the AppleWorks program, this manual is designed for use as a "how to" training device in developing database files. The guide is meant to be used with Apple IIe or IIGS computers which have a duodisk or two disk…

This bibliography lists selected current resource and reference materials on the domestic resettlement of Indochinese refugees in the United States. Citations include books, journal articles, government reports, congressional hearings, and various published and unpublished documents by individuals and private agencies. Works are divided under…

The present installment continues the updating service begun in the October 1971 issue of Audiovisual Instruction, and supplements coverage contained in MRD-1973/74. (Author)

The present installment continues the updating service begun in the October 1971 issue of Audiovisual Instruction, and supplements coverage contained in MRD-1973/74. (Author)