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Download full textPrice, John F. – 1971
The National Referral Center (NRC) and its many services to the scientific and technical community are discussed in some detail as a preamble to a proposal of a cooperative arrangement between NRC and the American Geological Institute (AGI), its supporting societies, and all geoscientists in a combined effort to enlarge and maintain a…
Descriptors: Earth Science, Information Centers, Information Services, Information Sources
Health and Welfare Council of Central Maryland, Inc., Baltimore. – 1971
The Information and Referral (I&R) Service of the Health and Welfare Council of Central Maryland, Inc. is a threefold operation. First, it is a professional casework service in providing its clients information on, and referral to, appropriate community services in the health, welfare, recreation, employment, education, and related human service…
Descriptors: History, Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Services
Parks, Celia; Julian, Carol – 1971
This report is a detailed manual of the information specialist's duties at the Nuclear Safety Information Center. Information specialists scan the literature for documents to be reviewed, procure the documents (books, journal articles, reports, etc.), keep the document location records, and return the documents to the plant library or other…
Descriptors: Documentation, Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Processing
O'Gorman, David E. – 1972
This report describes an information system designed to aid individuals within the Greated Cleveland Teacher Education Centers. Three components of the system are specified: information gathering or input, a data bank, and reports. Following an overview of the teacher education centers and information system, the primary design of the information…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Information Centers, Information Storage, Information Systems
PDF pending restorationSouth Carolina State Dept. of Education, Columbia. – 1973
A pilot information retrieval and dissemination unit was established within the South Carolina Department of Education in July, 1970. A major goal was to develop an effective and efficient link between information sources and educators utilizing interpersonal communication linkages. Improvement of state and local educational practices was the main…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Program Descriptions
Secretaria de Educacion Publica, Mexico City (Mexico). Centro de Documentacion e Informacion Educativa. – 1971
This document describes the Center for Documentation and Educational Information in Mexico City. Background information on similar services in Mexico is provided and a detailed description of the Center is presented, covering organization, objectives, administration, users, activities, services, and publications. (VM)
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Education, Educational Objectives, Information Centers
Ashworth, D. J.; And Others – 1972
An information retrieval and dissemination unit was established within the South Carolina Department of Education in July, 1970. A major goal was to develop an effective and efficient link between information sources and educators utilizing interpersonal communication linkages. The major purpose of this was to improve state and local educational…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Program Descriptions
Russell, Henry G., Ed. – 1976
The annual reports published by American private foundations give comprehensive information to grant-seeking researchers. The Foundation Center has compiled a directory of the names and addresses of the approximately 397 out of 25,000 foundations which publish annual reports. They have also reproduced some l,304 reports on microfiche. This…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Financial Support, Foundation Programs, Guides
Aransky, V. S.; Ivanova, G. V. – UNESCO Bulletin for Libraries, 1978
A brief description of the Department of Educational Information, its current activities in information science, and its training programs for staff involved in information science work. Education seminars available outside the department are also explained. (JAB)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Information Centers, Information Scientists, Information Systems
Solomon, Barbara; Wagel, William H. – Personnel, 1988
The authors describe the National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities supported by the IBM Corporation. The center acts as a clearinghouse, providing information about computer technology available in the United States to help disabled persons live normal lives and hold jobs. (CH)
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Computers, Disabilities, Information Centers
Access to Corporate Information Systems: Datafiles, Classified Documents, and Information Resources.
Peer reviewedBaumgartner, Kurt O.; And Others – Special Libraries, 1988
Three articles discuss aspects of corporate information systems: (1) "Packet Switching Networks: Worldwide Access to Corporate Datafiles" (Kurt O. Baumgartner); "Classified Documents in the Corporate Library" (Patricia M. Shores); and "From Library to Information Center: Case Studies in the Evolution of Corporate…
Descriptors: Business, Corporate Libraries, Information Centers, Information Networks
Peer reviewedMiller, Page Putnam – PS, 1988
Discusses the history and enforcement of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) along with recent legislative efforts to restrict its use. Examines FOIA guidelines and presents instances in which they have been denied. Urges continued support of the original FOIA legislation. (GEA)
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Sources, Information Utilization, Policy Formation
Peer reviewedReading Teacher, 1986
Provides names and addresses of information centers around the world that work in the area of primary education. (FL)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Information Centers, Information Sources, International Organizations
Peer reviewedMelnick, Daniel; Huckabee, David – Behavioral & Social Sciences Librarian, 1983
Overview of federal collection of health statistics highlights federal budgets; the National Center for Health Statistics (role, periodicity report); vital statistics (surveys of physicians, hospitals, nursing homes); household surveys (National Health Interview Survey); and proposed reorganization of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of…
Descriptors: Budgets, Data Collection, Federal Programs, Health
Peer reviewedMiles, Herman W.; Sweeney, Joan L. – Special Libraries, 1976
An effective campaign organized by members of a local regional user group influenced the staff of a large federal organization and resulted in the development of strong communication channels. (Author)
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Databases, Federal Government, Information Centers
