Presents an overview of Unesco's documentation network with particular emphasis on the development, operation, and future plans of the CDS/ISIS system. (RAA)

To provide an understanding of the General Information Programme in promoting and assisting the development of information systems and services at national, regional, and international levels, this article briefly describes the organization and characteristics of PGI's work programs, as well as specific applications in Latin America and the…

Describes the computer-based online system, UNBIS, developed for expanded reference and information services and to provide bibliographic control of United Nations document holdings. The report includes descriptions of current and future UNBIS information products. (RAA)

Describes the status of the Universal Availability of Publications (UAP) program in the five Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member nations and discusses the ways in which the UAP program could be developed at the national level in those countries. Two tables, a reference list, and a bibliography are included. (Author/JL)