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Davies, Jim – 1976
The National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) information services are described and examined from the viewpoints of "networks and networking"; the genesis, growth and functions of "Information Analysis Centres"; the "invisible college"; and the "gatekeeper" concept. Within the description, a…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Health and Welfare Council of Central Maryland, Inc., Baltimore. – 1971
The Information and Referral (I&R) Service of the Health and Welfare Council of Central Maryland, Inc. is a threefold operation. First, it is a professional casework service in providing its clients information on, and referral to, appropriate community services in the health, welfare, recreation, employment, education, and related human service…
Descriptors: History, Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Services

South Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1973
A pilot information retrieval and dissemination unit was established within the South Carolina Department of Education in July, 1970. A major goal was to develop an effective and efficient link between information sources and educators utilizing interpersonal communication linkages. Improvement of state and local educational practices was the main…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Program Descriptions
Ashworth, D. J.; And Others – 1972
An information retrieval and dissemination unit was established within the South Carolina Department of Education in July, 1970. A major goal was to develop an effective and efficient link between information sources and educators utilizing interpersonal communication linkages. The major purpose of this was to improve state and local educational…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Program Descriptions

Beath, Cynthia Mathis; Straub, Detmar W. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1991
Explores where the responsibility for information resources management (IRM) can lie, identifying entities which might carry IRM tasks: (1) individuals; (2) departments; (3) institutions; and (4) markets. It is argued that the IRM function should be located at the department level, and that associated departmental costs may be overshadowed by the…
Descriptors: Cooperative Programs, Decentralization, Delivery Systems, Departments
Thomas, Robert L.; And Others – 1991
This report, which covers fiscal years 1990 and 1991, is the fourth in a series summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) program, which is funded and managed by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement in the U.S. Department of Education. Highlights of the 2 years include a…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Clearinghouses, Documentation, Educational Research
ACCESS ERIC, Rockville, MD. – 1993
This is the fifth in a series of annual reports summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) program, which is funded and managed by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement in the U.S. Department of Education. The eight main sections cover: (1) highlights of the year in the areas…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Clearinghouses, Documentation, Educational Research
Krekeler, Nancy; And Others – 1989
This is the third in a series of annual reports summarizing the activities and accomplishments of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) program, which is funded and managed by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement in the U.S. Department of Education. One of the highlights of 1989 was the establishment of ACCESS ERIC, the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Clearinghouses, Documentation, Educational Research

Dean, Dorothy – Exceptional Children, 1975
Described is Closer Look, a parent information service begun in 1970 to meet parental needs for emotional support, and adequate information on educational and legal matters. (CL)
Descriptors: Child Advocacy, Exceptional Child Services, Handicapped Children, Information Centers
National Science Foundation, Washington, DC. Div. of Science Information. – 1977
The purpose of this annual report is to provide the managers of scientific and technical information programs with an overview of information related developments in the federal government. Other individuals concerned with information needs of their organizations may also find this publication useful. Descriptions of over 60 programs engaged in…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Federal Government, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (Singapore). Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology. – 1972
The Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO) maintains a Regional Center for Educational Innovation and Technology (INNOTECH). INNOTECH's major responsibility is to assist member nations by determining common educational problems and solutions thereto, by offering training to key personnel, and by providing a clearinghouse for…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Educational Innovation, Educational Research, Educational Technology
Mattas, Frank W. – 1973
The San Mateo Educational Resources Center (SMERC) has, since 1969, been operating an educational information and dissemination center, providing "Research in Education" (RIE), "Current Index to Journals in Education" (CIJE), periodical, book, and locally collected fugitive materials for educators within San Mateo County and…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Resources, Federal Aid, Information Centers
Katagiri, George – 1973
Oregon's Dissemination Program was established in July 1970. The primary purpose of the program was to provide a means through which pertinent, validated information could be made accessible in usable form to assist educators in making better educational decisions. The program was administered by a staff of six, two of whom were assigned to two…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Educational Resources, Extension Agents, Information Centers
TAYLOR, ROBERT E. – 1968
ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER FOR THE QUARTER INCLUDED CONTINUED WORK ON 14 CENTER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND ON TWO ADDITIONAL RESEARCH PROJECTS AND A RESEARCH TRAINING PROGRAM FUNDED BY SPECIAL CONTRACTS. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDED A 2-DAY MEETING FOR STATE PERSONNEL ON INFORMATION ACCESSIBILITY, FOUR RESEARCH TRAINING…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Institutes (Training Programs), Leadership Training
Krauss, Michael – 1973
Established by the Alaska State Legislature on June 9, 1972, the Alaska Native Language Center is responsible for: (1) studying languages native to Alaska; (2) developing literacy materials; (3) assisting in the translation of important documents; (4) providing for the development and dissemination of native literature; and (5) training Alaska…
Descriptors: American Indian Languages, American Indians, Individual Instruction, Information Centers