Rapid changes in information management in the EOP are taking place. Reasons why are considered from the perspective of an intensive planning project, as well as how outside ideas are gathered and used. (Author/MBR)

Discusses the need for an online interface between existing networks and between stand-alone systems and networks through examination of network synergy, trends in networking, and types of services provided by online library networks. The need for creation of implemented network standards for network message traffic is noted. (CWM)

Drawn from the insights and experiences of many people, this overview highlights some of the critical issues and trends that will affect networking in the next 5 to 10 years. The trends are presented in five key categories: economics, technology, society, education, and government/legislation. (EJS)

Discusses the conceptual development of a cooperative multi-state delivery network created in the intermountain states to provide informational and educational resources for rural residents. Open universities, the rural library as a Community Learning and Information Center, and problems of distance and small, scattered populations are noted. (EJS)

Examines the evolution of information brokering, the business of buying and selling information as a commodity. Topics include the development of techniques for information distribution; information publications; information over the telephone; moving librarians out of the library; and exploring the field with personal computers. (AEF)

Includes three articles that address the influence of networks on information transfer. Highlights include networks and scholarly communication; reports from a meeting of the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), including a list of CNI resources; and needs of the intelligence community for receiving and disseminating unclassified…

A series of 11 articles describes information technologies being used in the U.S. Congress, the impact of these technologies, and possible future developments. Included are a chronology of key actions affecting congressional information support and a list of readings in information technology and Congress. (CLB)