Discusses problems resulting from incompatible computer systems. Outlines how to make interchange of data possible between systems. Concludes that with the popularity of microcomputers increasing, learning how to make information compatible between systems is essential. (BSR)

This overview of the OCLC telecommunications network discusses: its scope and applications, user demographics, the system architecture, access, costs, protocols, maintenance, vendor relationships, performance data, and network engineering. (13 references) (MES)

Reviews 128 articles related to ethics of communication published in the disciplinary journals from l915 to l985 within the framework of (1) a communication ethics definition; (2) descriptions of five categories of communication ethics; and (3) discussion of a conceptual center that ties the diverse research on communication ethics together.…

Draws on contemporary work in political and social theory to highlight concepts and conceptual schemes for viewing the political dimension of telecommunications policy and regulation. Offers ways of expanding the discussion of policy issues and of seeing the politics of policy that do justice to the central role of telecommunications in modern…

Reviews traditional classification schemes for educational computing applications, and presents a new taxonomy based on the areas of knowledge dissemination, knowledge generation, and information management. (16 references) (CLB)

Presents an annotated list of 17 references dealing with various topics related to telecommunications and online systems. (JN)

Covers Unesco activities in education, communications, information, and cultural programs in light of nonmembership of the United States. (PD)

Outlines important considerations for school administrators deciding to begin office automation. (MD)

Contends that the terms "telecommunications,""broadcasting," and "mass communication" subsume journalism as but one element. Illustrates differences by the way the terms are treated legally. (PD)

Discusses various applications of fiber optics technology: information systems, industrial robots, medicine, television, transportation, and training. Types of jobs that will be available with fiber optics training (such as electricians and telephone cable installers and splicers) are examined. (CT)

Hearing impaired mainstreamed secondary students have practiced using the TDDs (telecommunications devices for the deaf) for a variety of calls (such as emergencies, utilities, and shopping), to arrange for service, and to use the latest equipment. (CL)

Discusses methods to use in avoiding future bus hijackings; focuses specifically on radio communications systems. (IRT)

This guide describes and evaluates the Internet's humanities resources by subject. It offers information on a multitude of listservs; Usenet newsgroups; forums; electronic journals; topical mailing lists; text archives; Freenets; bulletin boards; FAQs; newsletters; real-time chats; databases; and library catalogs. Internet users can draw upon…