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Shirley, Howard B. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Describes the structure, services and role in the development of solar energy of the Solar Energy Information Data Bank. (RAA)
Descriptors: Databases, Development, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedDowlin, Kenneth E. – Electronic Library, 1985
Reviews internal and external dimensions of library environment that must be taken into account by library managers when choosing an integrated library system. The selection, acquisition, and implementation stages of Maggie III--a computerized library system sensitive to the internal and external organizational environment--are described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Design, Development, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Peer reviewedOsborne, Larry N. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1998
USENET newsgroup topics are created, and they evolve, mutate, and become extinct in ways fundamentally different from spoken dialog. These differences can be explained partially by the asynchronous nature of electronic communication, as well as by other factors unique to such wide-scale multi-user media. (Author)
Descriptors: Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Networks, Development, Group Discussion
Wedemeyer, Dan J., Ed. – 1983
These 40 papers were selected on the basis of their contribution to building an effective knowledge base for professionals facing the Pacific telecommunications challenge. A foreword, a list of conference organizations and sponsors, and 13 session summaries precede the papers, which are organized generally by topic: (1) local and national…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Electronic Equipment, Futures (of Society)
Download full textColker, Laura J. – 2000
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) was born in the mid-1960s and is today the world's largest and most popular educational database. The history of ERIC's early development has been told in Del Trester's 1981 narrative, "ERIC--The First Fifteen Years: 1964-1979, A History of the Educational Resources Information Center."…
Descriptors: Development, Educational Resources, History, Information Networks
Peer reviewedMcConnell, Paul; And Others – Information Development, 1990
Seven articles discuss topics related to information activities supported by Canada's International Development Research Centre (IDRC): (1) background on the Information Science Division; (2) advances in information technology; (3) the role of information specialists; (4) information networking in Latin America; (5) reaching information users; (6)…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Brahm, Luis; Gutierrez, Gonzalo – UNESCO Journal of Information Science, Librarianship and Archives Administration, 1983
Describes experiences of the Latin American Educational Documentation Network (REDUC) since 1972, providing details of its objectives and strategies for disseminating information and its products, and organization of the network and its plan for expansion. Addresses of 15 national centers in the REDUC network and 7 references are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedShoyinka, Patricia H. – International Library Review, 1979
The Nigerian national bibliography, its development, coverage, scope, format, frequency and currency of publication, cataloging, and standards are discussed as are access to national collections through union lists and library automation in relation to bibliographic control. (MBR)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Depository Libraries, Developing Nations, Development
Wedemeyer, Dan J., Ed.; Harms, L. S., Ed. – 1984
This volume includes 29 papers as well as abstracts of several additional presentations from a conference that focused on the process of developing Pacific telecommunication resources to meet the basic needs of the region and on ways of resolving the problems that arise as part of the process. A wide range of current information is provided on…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Development, Distance Education, Electronic Equipment
Peer reviewedMason, Marilyn Gell – Journal of Library Administration, 1998
Describes developments in Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) electronic reference services. Presents a background on networked cataloging and the initial implementation of reference services by OCLC. Discusses the introduction of OCLC FirstSearch service, which today offers access to over 65 databases, future developments in integrated…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Development, Electronic Publishing
Wedemeyer, Dan J., Ed. – 1985
More than 60 papers in this conference proceedings address telecommunications issues in the Pacific region, specifically focusing on the development, use, implementation, and management of new digital communications channels. Following a keynote address on the political and economic realities in the Pacific, entitled "Progress Report on the…
Descriptors: Communications Satellites, Developing Nations, Development, Distance Education
Vishik, Claire; Farquhar, Adam; Smith, Reid – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1999
Discusses experiences of Schlumberger IT Sourcing (Austin, Texas) in designing and deploying knowledge management (KM) systems and outlines the empathic design approach. The new "market" approach in Schlumberger which leads to the simplification of intranet systems and interfaces, creation of a new classification system, and better…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Design Preferences
Preston, Cecilia M. – Searcher, 1999
Describes new developments, such as Internet 2 and the Next Generation Internet (NGI) initiative, as well as other potential advances in high-performance applications that these new electronic resources will create. Relates these developments to the evolution of the Internet, and looks ahead to their likely impact beyond the higher education and…
Descriptors: Change, Development, Futures (of Society), Information Dissemination
