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Direct linkWheeler, William – Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship, 2008
This article is about how information is gathered in organizations to make decisions. There is actually a long history in economics on this topic, called the "economics of information," but this is a bare beginning on the topic for libraries, suggesting only a few patterns from observation and a few literatures that might help with the challenge.…
Descriptors: Libraries, Information Centers, Institutional Mission, Strategic Planning
Download full textRolett, Virginia, Ed.; Kinney, Jean, Ed. – 1990
This guide was designed to help individuals interested in organizing alcohol and other drug information, but who are not trained in library science. It offers basic suggestions for organizing a small collection of alcohol and other drug information using only techniques that do not require the purchase of any specialized equipment or supplies. It…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholic Beverages, Drinking, Drug Use
Christal, Melodie E.; Kriz, Kaye – 1985
Holdings of the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS) and fiscal year (FY) 1985 data acquisitions and software enhancements are discussed. NCHEMS currently hold many years of data from surveys conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics, the National Science Foundation, the Bureau of the Census, the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Collection, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCarmichael, Nancy; Parke, Robert – Special Libraries, 1974
Gives examples of the resources available for social indicators research and describes the activities of the Center for Coordination of Research on Social Indicators in meeting the information needs in this field. (JG)
Descriptors: Information Centers, Information Needs, Information Services, Research
Janicot, Aime – Francais dans le Monde, 1975
Describes the services offered by the International Center for Pedagogical Studies' audiovisual section. (Text is in French.) (AM)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Audiovisual Instruction, French, Information Centers
Peer reviewedWaranius, Frances B.; Heiken, Jody H. – Special Libraries, 1975
The Lunar Data Information Center is a reference and lending collection for researchers, educators, and students of lunar science, worldwide. Such methods as a classification scheme for mission-oriented documentation, sample photo browse files, lunar feature index, and color coding have resulted in a user-oriented collection. Search capability is…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Information Centers, Information Retrieval, Library Services
Tenopir, Carol – 1978
Many small and medium-sized companies see a library as a luxury they cannot afford. They may have room set aside with a small collection of books, periodicals or reports, yet the use of this often unsupervised storage system is minimal at best. These same companies, however, usually place great importance on maintenance of and access to…
Descriptors: Business, Information Centers, Information Systems, Library Administration
Bina, James V.; And Others – 1978
Databases and clearinghouses useful in education are described in this two part document. The first section contains one-page summaries of 55 databases of interest to people in education. The types of information provided by the various databases are indicated, including bibliographies, funding information, statistics, government publications and…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Databases, Directories, Educational Resources
LEE, JAMES L.; WALZ, GARRY R. – 1968
THIS PUBLICATION IS ONE OF A SERIES ON CURRENT RESEARCH AND RESOURCES COMPILED BY THE COUNSELING AND PERSONNEL SERVICES INFORMATION CENTER. EMPHASIS IS UPON LITERATURE COVERING THE TOTAL PUPIL PERSONNEL PROGRAM EMBRACING SUCH TOPICS AS PHILOSOPHY, LEGAL IMPLICATIONS, ORGANIZATIONAL PATTERNS, AND GOALS. FUTURE PUBLICATIONS WILL REVIEW LITERATURE…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Information Centers, Program Development, Program Evaluation
SUMMERS, EDWARD G. – 1967
A PROJECT INVOLVING STORING AND SEARCHING READING RESEARCH BY COMPUTER WAS CONDUCTED (1) TO IDENTIFY, COLLECT, AND ORGANIZE A BASIC CORPUS OF RESEARCH DOCUMENTS FROM THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH LITERATURE ON READING, (2) TO PRODUCE A MASTER FILE MAGNETIC TAPE CONSISTING OF CITATIONS AND ANNOTATIONS FOR COMPUTER STORAGE AND MANIPULATION, (3) TO DESCRIBE…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Computers, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Nelson, Norbert J.; And Others – 1968
A Title III ESEA study sought to determine the feasibility of establishing a central data processing service by the Wabash Valley Education Center for its member schools. First, current applications of data processing in education were reviewed to acquire detailed specifications for an educational data processing center's hardware, software, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Estimates, Data Processing, Facility Requirements
Federal Council for Science and Technology, Washington, DC. Committee on Scientific and Technical Information. – 1968
Included in these proceedings are: (1) papers on objectives of the forum and the activities of COSATI panel no. 6, role and importance of information analysis centers, COSATI activities and the future of national information programs, the Freedom of Information Act, and impact of the revised copyright law; (2) roundtable discussion on the Freedom…
Descriptors: Administration, Copyrights, Documentation, Federal Government
Fife, Jonathan D. – 1975
This paper highlights some of the various resource centers that are involved with the exchange of noncomputerized data concerned with higher education. These centers are involved with the collection and dissemination of papers, exchange of ideas, and identification of knowledgeable people that can aid institutions in finding solutions to some of…
Descriptors: Coordination, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Information Centers
Vasquez, Carla; And Others – 1976
Arranged alphabetically by last name, this directory lists 49 Chicano and Spanish speaking librarians in Texas. The listing includes the person's position and title, degrees, dates and places his/her degree was obtained, and address. (NQ)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Directories, Information Centers, Librarians
Cottrell, Raymond S.; Carter, Robert – 1974
The final report of the Mid-Atlantic Region Special Education Instructional Materials Center (MAR-SEIMC) describes field services, information services, library services, and research and evaluation activities conducted from 1967 to August 1974. It is explained that 39 affiliate centers were established throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey,…
Descriptors: Exceptional Child Education, Handicapped Children, Information Centers, Learning Resources Centers
