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Becker, Joseph – Library Trends, 1979
Discusses changes in libraries brought about by economic pressures, technological advancement of communication systems, the computer, network development, and the new information environment, including the trend toward individual user oriented services, and information brokerages. (MBR)
Descriptors: Economic Change, Information Networks, Libraries, Opinions

Lancaster, F. W.; Smith, Linda C. – Library Trends, 1979
Explores the major channels for dissemination of research results with reference to the role of libraries and other formal information centers in this communication process. Some problems existing within these channels, some recent advances in this dissemination process, and future trends are discussed. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Networks