Discusses options for systems organizations of information and referral services in libraries, the problems of data collection, and three myths which are traps to the successful implementation of an information and referral service. (Author/PF)

A project was conducted to suggest modifications to the American Academy of Physician Assistants' accreditation system for group-oriented continuing medical education (CME) programs. Other objectives were to maintain a roster of such CME programs and search for alternative means for physician assistants (PAs) to maintain and update their skills…

Published by National Assembly of State Arts Agencies as a part of a 4-year project to improve arts management and develop national systems for organizing crucial data on arts programs and resources, this manual is a comprehensive publication on information management for nonprofit arts administrators. It includes (1) explanations of manual,…

Advancements and trends in administrative computing are discussed and their implications for management are examined. Trends in software and hardware development as well as cost and capability are also investigated. Sources of information on computer development, including publications and organizations, are listed. (Author/SF)

The goal of the project described here was to improve the quality of postsecondary education by offering institutions of higher learning information on currently funded educational projects through an interactive database, the Educational Resources Directory (ERD), which contains information on new methods, curricula, and educational technology.…

The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), an organization charged with providing information services to the Department of Defense (DoD) scientific and technical community, actively seeks ways to promote access to and utilization of scientific and technical information (STI) databases, online services, and networks relevant to the conduct…