A study analyzed receiver's reactions to electronically mediated communications in a management development program. Concluded that loss of nonverbal feedback from a professor was compensated for by greater communication and cohesion among the students. (SRT)

Seven articles on telecommunications are: "Introduction and Overview" (Lunin); "Networks and Distributed Information Services" (Meadow); "Regulatory Development in the United States" (Bernard); "Trends in Technology" (Sherman); "The International Telecommunications Environment" (Davison);…

Assesses the promotion and development of online information retrieval in China. Highlights include opening of the first online retrieval center at China Overseas Building Development Company Limited; establishment and activities of a cooperative network; online retrieval seminars; telecommunication lines and terminal installations; and problems…

This introduction to voice, data, and video communications technologies with specific reference to interests and needs of higher education is intended to make network users aware of issues, opportunities, and impacts of telecommunications technology in higher education. Examples of higher education networks and a glossary of networking-related…

Describes efforts to give hands-on experience to broadcast journalism students attending an Ecuadorian university with no broadcast facilities. (HTH)

A major change is underway at the University of Michigan as a new telecommunications network is being installed to become the central focus for information technology on the campus as voice communication, mainframe, minicomputer, and microcomputer installations all become part of the network. (MLW)

Discusses advantages and pleasures of utilizing a personal computer at home to receive electronic mail; participate in online conferences, software exchanges, and game networks; do shopping and banking; and have access to databases storing volumes of information. Information sources for the services mentioned are included. (MBR)

This essay addresses access to information through the use of computer networking systems. Highlights include national commercial networks, bulletin board systems, cautionary notes on networking, the role of the public library in providing a link between the computer and the public, and maximizing access and efficiency through library services.…

This essay focuses on the effects of the information revolution and technological advancement on humans, noting themes in George Orwell's "1984," technology insecurity in libraries, technology and control, social interest regulation, ownership of telecommunications lines, technology and humanism, programming people, and effects on…

Three Local Area Networks of up to 48 microcomputers each have been installed at San Francisco State University. In the administrative computing area the University is moving toward end user preparation and control of data as well as submission of batch jobs. Instructional computing and data communications are discussed. (MLW)

Discusses legal, ethical, and economic aspects of free flow of information/data across national borders, as related to both developed and developing countries. Also explores the role of Blacks in telecommunications ownership and policy formation. (GC)

Summarizes recent articles and research reports on electronic publishing and identifies key researchers, issues, and trends. Predictions about rate of technological change and likely impact on libraries are explored, and related concerns about technological change and copyright, newspaper production, and the publishing industry are discussed.…

Explores some of the problems that will confront librarians and scholars in a paperless society. Highlights include the technological determinants of information survival, the library's institutional role, the stock of knowledge, electronic publishing and the stock of knowledge, and other issues. Seven references are cited. (EJS)

Many institutional researchers will find that the microcomputer leads to greater efficiency in everything that they do, especially in the two most critical elements of their jobs: thinking and communicating. (Author/MLW)

Discusses educational uses, types, operation, advantages, popular features, and subscription rates of electronic communication networks. Factors to consider when choosing a network are described, and a table listing networks designed for educators includes information on the network producer, target audience, features, subscription rates, and…