The COUNSELINK Feasibility and Planning Project acquired the information necessary to determine the feasibility and desirability of creating a computer-based telecommunications network for professional counselors through a review of the literature, use of online information systems and local bulletin board systems, and communication with managers…

Addresses concept of automated library systems as integration of traditional bibliographic transaction processing applications and advanced office systems. Functional application distribution for this system is discussed using Computer Consoles, Inc., Office Power and Prime Computer, Inc., and Prime Office Automation System to show office…

Discusses use of microcomputers with the hearing-impaired, focusing on use of Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD) with a TRS-80 microcomputer. A special modem which handles the TDD's five-level Baudot code and the computer's eight-level ASCII code is needed. (JN)

Discusses the evolution of the nationwide telecommunications network, including key technologies (transistors, communications satellites, and lasers), putting these technologies together, current and future services, and challenges for the future. (JN)

The mechanization of the finance industry, transportation, distribution of goods, and telecommunications is discussed in relation to government's role, interactions among dependent parties, and nature of electronic and non-electronic technologies influencing the industries/institutions. Topics include checking, moving containers, universal product…