Presents a synopsis of the results of the first phase of a study project sponsored by the National Science Foundation that examined trends, opportunities, and problems in the dissemination of scientific and technical information in the United States. Findings that are summarized concern the use of information, information technologies, and…

Arguing in the introduction that designing information systems must involve the integration of social/organizational as well as technical activities, and assuming that the contribution of social scientists studying innovation will be enhanced through increased participation in the design process, this paper presents a case study in the generation…

Problems in creating appropriate library and information science professional education for Yugoslavia are considered. These include choice between undergraduate and postgraduate programs; number and location of education programs; teaching staff; part-time character of postgraduate courses; overseas training; language of instruction; availability…