Describes plans for a European information network that will link the nations of Europe together in providing easy access to data bases from all parts of the world and in all fields of science and technology. (Author/PF)

It is argued that Shera's macrobibliography'' or social epistemology'' provides not only a subject for theoretical study but that it will also be needed for the rational design of library and information systems and networks of the near future. (6 references) (Author)

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)

Since bibliographic services cannot be provided individually, it is this that offers the greatest potential for networking. This paper is concerned with the degree of success that libraries have in providing physical access to materials on the local level. Libraries do provide from their collections a large percent of items requested. If…

This bibliography on library networks includes monographs, reports, journal articles, and a few forthcoming papers which have been published or prepared for publication since the end of 1970. It is divided into seven parts: Part I covers directories; Part II lists several bibliographies; Part III includes articles and books of a general,…

Describes design and implementation of the Research Libraries Information Network Reports System, which provides generalized computer programs for selecting MARC records and preparing bibliographic lists. Discussion includes overview of list production, establishing control languages, selection (library and status filtering, logical filtering,…

This literature review presents a broad and overall perspective on the various kinds of information networks that will be useful to educators in developing nations. There are five sections to the essay. The first section cites and briefly describes the literature dealing with library, information, and computer networks. Sections two and three…

This paper reviews resource sharing on three levels: (1) Singapore, (2) jointly with Malaysia, and (3) Southeast Asia. Topics covered include staff training, cooperative acquisition, bibliographical projects, the Cooperative Microfilming Program, the Microfilm Clearing House, and the proposed Consortium of National Libraries and Documentation…

This study sought to identify physical facilities needed to connect the six New England land-grant universities. Criteria were time (use of current technology), cost (regular operating budgets of participating institutions), minimal personnel requirements, flexibility, and compatibility. The telephone system, an existing microwave network, a…