The purpose of this guide is to provide library and information professionals with a brief history of telecommunications and transborder data flow (TDF) as well as an annotated listing of available resources and organizations concerned with these topics. The bibliography is organized into 14 themes: (1) communication--international; (2) computer--international cooperation and standards; (3) computers--political aspects; (4) information networks--standards; (5) information services--international; (6) information technology; (7) library science--technological innovations; (8) research organizations; (9) telecommunications--bibliography; (10) telecommunications--law and legislation; (11) telecommunications--library and information science; (12) telecommunications policy; (13) telecommunication standards; and (14) transborder data flow. The guide emphasizes the importance of remaining aware of newly created standards, treaties, laws and conventions as well as restrictions on use and availability of information. Two additional resources are appended: "Guidelines on the Protection of Privacy and Transborder Flows of Personal Data" and "Convention for the Protection of Individuals with Regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data." (TMK)