The Web 2.0 "buzz" starts with new technologies such as virtual worlds, cell phones and handheld devices that offer 24/7 web access, tagging, social networks, and blogs and brings together various web capabilities in unique combinations. Web 2.0, however, is about much more than the technology--it is about a change in focus to participation, user…

The information community'' is seen as consisting of three primary groups: Processors, Libraries, Users. These groups have overlapping areas of interest, function and concern, as well as motives and needs which are respectively unique. It is desirable that these groups gain deeper mutual understanding. (1 reference) (Author)

The three objectives of this meeting are: (1) to evolve principles for the national planning of documentation and library services in African countries in relation to social, economic and educational plans; (2) to assess the documentation and library needs of African States and correlate a plan of development of these services for the region with…

The main working document encompasses the following seven main topics: (1) the role of documentation and library services in the educational, social and economical development in Africa; (2) the present state of documentation and library services in Africa; (3) library development in relation to the African Book Development Programme; (4) planning…

This Senate report recommends certain technical and clarifying amendments to H.R.11702. As reported, H.R.11702 would extend for three years the current program to provide financial assistance for the construction of health library facilities; to support training of health librarians and other information specialists; to expand and improve health…

The second annual report of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science describes the activity of the agency between July 1, 1972, and June 30, 1973. It covers the results of investigations and studies that were begun as the first year of operation ended; provides initial information on the surveys and contracts in progress;…

This paper examines "appropriate information" and criteria for determining which information technologies are appropriate for developing and developed countries. Discussion covers history of development theory, developments in information technology, need for appropriate information, introduction of information technology, international…

THIS REPORT IS A STUDY OF TWO TYPES OF THE PROCESS OF QUESTION NEGOTIATION IN LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS. THROUGH TAPED INTERVIEWS WITH SPECIAL LIBRARIANS AND INFORMATION SPECIALISTS, FIVE LEVELS OF INFORMATION WERE ISOLATED WHICH ARE CONSCIOUSLY SOUGHT AND RECEIVED BY THE LIBRARIAN IN THE NEGOTIATION PROCESS. THESE ARE (1) SUBJECT…

This report, submitted to the President in accordance with the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS) Act (PL 91-345), describes NCLIS activities for the 12-month period from October 1, 1981 through September 30, 1982. Activities specially noted include the dissemination of the NCLIS report entitled "Public…

Presented as a public service in anticipation of the October 1979 White House Conference on Library and Information Services, the eight papers in this booklet call attention to the key issues which the American Society for Information Science (ASIS) believes have developed from proliferating information and for technological advances. Each of the…

Testimony relative to the establishment of a National Commission on Library and Information Science as a continuing Federal planning agency is presented in the form of verbatim oral question and answers, prepared statements, letters and supplemental materials. List of witnesses include: (1) Grant Venn, (2) L. Quincy Mumford, (3) William S. Dix,…

This is the Senate summary on the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act's background and on the role of the Commission. It provides a section-by-section analysis of S. 1519 which includes: (1) citation, (2) policy, (3) establishment, (4) contributions, (5) functions, (6) membership and (7) authorization of appropriations.…

Testimony relative to establishing a National Commission on Libraries and Information Science as given in two committee sessions is presented in the form of verbatim oral questions and answers, prepared statements, letters and supplemental materials. Major prepared statements are by: (1) Joseph Becker, (2) Frederick Burkhardt, (3) Hugh L. Carey,…

This report provides text of the recommended wording for Bill S. 1519 to establish a National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. Sections of the bill are: (1) citation, (2) statement of policy, (3) Commission established, (4) contributions, (5) functions, (6) membership, and (7) authorizations of appropriations. Also included is a…

The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, a permanent and independent agency within the Executive Branch, is charged with primary responsibility for developing and recommending overall plans for library and information services adequate to meet the needs of the citizens. This report, the second Annual Report of the Commission,…