The purpose of this small scale study was to make a preliminary assessment of the potential value of the ERIC data base for educators in Britain. On-line searches of the ERIC data base were conducted for a sample of fourteen users who were asked to comment on the relevance of retrieved materials. Results indicate that ERIC can provide access to relevant information not obtainable from other sources. Also included is a review of the use of computerized ERIC data base retrieval systems in countries other than the United States. (Author/STS)