Searches of OCLC revealed that 65 percent of a Canadian special library's recent acquisitions had already been cataloged. This percentage compares favorably with similar libraries in the U.S., and suggests that technical information centers and special libraries throughout North America could benefit from OCLC participation. (Author)

Using sociometric techniques, an informal communication network is identified which includes 73 percent of the scientists. Information transferred to these scientists is so situated that it could be transmitted to 95 percent of the network scientists through one intermediary scientist or less. (23 references) (Author)

The start-up of Euronet may cause increased hourly charges to U.S. on-line users because of the drain-off of European business. The historical development of Euronet is traced, and a plea made for competitive communication rates in Europe by U.S. produced data bases utilized through Euronet. (Author/MBR)

Three aspects of transborder data flow debate (privacy protection, national and cultural sovereignty, economic development) provide illustrations of effect that national concerns have on formulation of international information policies. Development of information policies by national governments and the impacts these have on…

A mathematical definition of an information network is constructed with the purpose of developing a theory useful in answering practical questions concerning information transfer. (10 references) (Author)

Methods to improve bringing the ERIC knowledge base to the attention of practitioners emphasizing the use of informal communication are suggested. (NH)

Users of seven MEDLINE information centers were investigated in terms of characteristics, motivations, purposes and expectations in using the service. (Author)

Outlines trends in assistance strategies and types of international organizations as sources of information transfer for development. Highlights include impact of development policies (modernization theory, basic needs policy, dependency theory, adjustment theory), telematics and technical assistance (transborder data flow, information policies),…

There is need for coordination of I&R services into a national network to improve effectiveness and economy, and the Library of Congress should be the coordinating agency for federal resources being spent for I&R. This would assume greater continuity of support and responsiveness to the citizen. (Author/MBR)

This case study of how the museum community is trying to select standards for data interchange between museum systems reviews the work of the Museum Computer Network's committee on the Computer Interchange of Museum Information (CIMI) and reflects on the issues confronting CIMI as it tries to exploit information technology standards as a strategy.…

This report of literature published on curriculum development in the field of information networks provides a set of working definitions, a curriculum paradigm for graduate level courses in information networks, and list of key works. (KP)

Describes opportunities and limitations inherent in office technology advances, focusing on media conversions and equipment compatibility. Differing needs of convenience users and dedicated users, document preparers, and archivists are enumerated. Systems emerging for use within organizations are compared to systems for use in communication…

This survey of potential impacts of office automation on organizational communication and productivity covers the following--(1) the relationship between office automation and organizational communication; (2) communication variables relevant to office automation; (3) benefits and caveats related to implementation of office automation. Thirty-four…

Examines the economic and technological factors affecting the evolution of three bibliographic networks--RLIN, UTLAS, and WLN--and explores the role of those state and regional networks that broker OCLC services. (Author/FM)

Describes current online technology, including the physical and functional aspects of three types of networks: search service, customized service providing bibliographic files, and service center. (FM)