Discussion of providing access to needed information focuses on five historical schemes that represent speculative approaches to solving the problem of restructuring and mobilizing the content of documents. The collection, analysis, and restructuring of information already available in some other form and the need for an information professional…

This paper provides a historic overview of the evolution during the last century of gray literature in the knowledge society. The first section presents some definitions of gray literature and the stages of its development from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. Some institutions that played a key role in the administration of this…

A growing tendency to supplement textbooks with source and other reference materials in the teaching process is evident in the United States. This is a good tendency, allowing pupils to learn the primary sources of information and to approach problems from different viewpoints. Cost is a limiting factor of the first magnitude in the effort of many…

Provides a brief history of Japanese-Canadian newspapers published in pre-WWII Vancouver. Describes the collection held by the University of British Columbia and the microfilming initiatives undertaken to preserve the collection. Specifications and information on availability of the microform editions are given. (JKP)

Discusses issues of preservation of and access to library materials from a historical perspective, based on a story by Washington Irving. Topics addressed include the founding of the Astor Library, early access and service problems, preservation issues and remedies, and new definitions of access. (14 references) (LRW)

Presents a brief history of Ada Byron King, Countess of Lovelace, focusing on her primary role in the development of the Analytical Engine--the world's first computer. Describes the Ada Project (TAP), a centralized World Wide Web site that serves as a clearinghouse for information related to women in computing, and provides a Web address for…

Examines interest in 19th century Catholic serials through the historical work of various authors. Discusses the first Catholic serial, characteristics of early publications, accessing and preserving the early serial publications, relation of titles to each other and to the events of the time, and the need to identify and make available the…

Discusses the efforts of the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (CIHM) to preserve and provide access to early Canadiana. Provides background on the development, mission, methodology, and projects of the Institute. (JKP)

Describes the current activities of 11 individuals who were prominent in the information industry at the time of Online Magazine's debut. Included are the founders of Congressional Information Service, New York Times Information Bank, Data Courier, Inc., Predicasts, Bibliographic Retrieval Services, Dialog, LEXIS and NEXIS. (EM)

Examines the evolution of Canadian government information policy from the early 1960s to the present day and considers how the changes made to merge the concepts of the public's right to government information and information as a commodity have resulted in a policy that leaves much to individual interpretation. (Contains 81 notes/references.)…

Discusses the concept of copyright and how it is embodied in the law, including an overview of international copyright. Applications in developing countries are discussed, and pros and cons are considered in terms of economics, competition among publishers, and dissemination of information. (Contains nine references.) (EAM)

Discusses aspects of the administration of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), including operational and cost considerations. The idea of applying the FOIA to the legislative branch of the federal government is discussed. (Contains 64 references.) (KRN)

Describes the debate over the discarding of card catalogs once automated, online library catalogs are implemented. The discussion focuses on the classified catalog of the Science and Technology Department at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The neglected state of library archives and historical developments in library catalogs are considered.…

This bulletin describes the publications of the Bureau of Education which at the time of its compilation (October 1911) are available for free distribution by this office. Requests for titles from this list will be filed as long as the publications desired continue to be in stock, but it should be understood that the supply of many especially…

Discusses the evolution of authorship and copyright from the Middle Ages to the present. Highlights include the rise in literacy and increased demand; censorship and state-granted licenses; legislation; intellectual property and the means of production and dissemination as the basis for the publishing business; information access and copyright…