The subject and scope, years covered, update frequency, record count, and connect and print charges are provided for the 108 data bases available online as of June 1978 through Lockheed Information Systems, System Development Corporation, Bibliographic Retrieval Services, National Library of Medicine, Battelle Columbus Laboratories, and the New…

Briefly describes and discusses some of the emerging interactive, computerized information systems designed for the population at large. Developments mentioned include precoordination of indexes and videotex systems. (Author/JD)

Provides a directory of online databases available as of October 1979. Scope, vendor, update frequency, and user charges are included. (RAA)

Describes the Domestic Information Display System, which uses interactive color graphics to provide decision makers with a tool for analyzing statistical data. Examples of its use are included. (Author/MBR)

Summarizes the major themes of the conference sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Library and Information Science on the "On Line Revolution in Libraries" in November 1977. Training of librarians and users and funding of the systems are among the topics included. (MBR)

MBIS, an on-line data base which is being developed by the House Information Systems Group, will identify and communicate key federal budget data to Congress and the executive branch, enabling users to take a more responsible look at the budget and providing more meaningful evaluations of agency programs and projects. (Author/MBR)

Provides a map representing automated library networks in North America with a list of their acronyms and abbreviations. (CWM)

Discussion of standards and protocols (set of rules by which two computers or other electronic devices can exchange data for same purpose) highlights history of standards and their interaction with the design and evolution of real computer networks. Topics noted include reference models; conformance, compatibility, and interoperability; and…

A listing of 42 operational and experimental online agricultural information systems in the United States is provided, noting system name, sponsoring organization, location, information and services provided, and key contact person and phone number. (EJS)

Provides statistical summaries of database development and growth for 1979, based on the "Database of Databases" file at the University of Illinois Information Retrieval Research Laboratory. Bibliographic, bibliographic-related, and natural language databases are analyzed in four subject categories: scientific/technical, humanities,…

Describes the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Technical Information Center (TIC), and lists databases accessible online to the Department of Energy and its contractors through DOE/RECON. (RAA)

Viewdata, an interactive service that may revolutionize the public's access to information, transforms the home television receiver into a home information retrieval terminal via a telephone, which connects it to a central computer covering a wide range of data bases. Its origins, costs, and implications are discussed. (Author/MBR)

Discusses the effects of microcomputers on online services and products from the perspectives of the major participants in the online industry--database creators and providers; service or network operators; libraries and information brokers; and end users. Ongoing developments and trends affecting participant groups are reviewed. Three references…

Summarizes results of a project which analyzed data for decisions concerning linking; i.e., whether and how to link utilities in order to pool bibliographic resources. Benefits and problems of links for cataloging, interlibrary loan, and online reference are discussed. A cost-revenue model which analyzes alternatives for linking is presented. (SW)

Addresses the dilemma faced by libraries as the success of public online access catalogs results in an increasing budget obligation over which the library has no control if it is to continue to provide the service. Issues discussed include budget transfers, budget increases, subsidies, and user fees. (EJS)