The program described has the primary objective of making Federally generated technology and research information available to public and private agencies. Cost analysis, data banks, and search strategies are explained. (Author/DH)

Discusses the development and operation of MEDLINE which was initiated by the National Library of Medicine in 1971. This is the first generally accessible, on-line, national and international information retrieval service, and allows almost instantaneous searching of over 400,000 citations from the world's biomedical serial literature. (JR)

An experiment is described which attempts to define a quantitative methodology for the identification and evaluation of all possibly relevant periodical titles containing toxicological-biological information. A statistical decision model was designed and employed, along with yes/no criteria questions, a training technique and a quality control…

Educators who make decisions on products and techniques to be used in their schools now have a central facility available where they can view and evaluate, cost free, the latest innovations in education. (Author)

A model is presented which indicates the increase in use of information referral centers to be expected for a given level of service. Another model analyzes a directory to a data base and introduces the concept of zoomability" as a means for improving directory performance. (29 references) (Author/NH)

Discusses the concept and organization of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) with emphasis on current and planned services provided by the center. (DE)

Reports on a survey of the economic elements of special libraries and information centers in American industrial companies, focusing on the assessment of allocated resources, pricing behavior, cost behavior, and accounting practices of such centers. (FM)

Explores the state-of-the-art of Japanese information activities, detailing the comprehensive national plan Japan has developed. The volume of scientific and technological publications is discussed: monographs and technical reports briefly, and periodicals in more depth, including subject areas, language of publication, and accessibility to…

The work involved in planning and implementing a community information center in partnership with the community requires professionalism of the highest order and provides the opportunity for many more librarians to work as true professionals. (Author)

Defines knowledge management, particularly as it applies to government agencies, information centers, libraries, and non-governmental organizations. Topics include the dynamic nature of knowledge transfer; personal knowledge and organizational knowledge; identifying communities of practice; collaboration tools; and continuous organizational…

Describes a U.S. Department of Education program that provides information technology funding to libraries and information centers. The discussion covers grant categories, award criteria, first round results, and application details. A list of approved proposals in the categories of networking equipment, joint-use, services to institutions, and…

Provides background on the European Documentation Centres (EDCs), i.e., units set up by the European Community within institutions of higher education interested in the study of European integration. Activities of the EDC network in the United Kingdom, the value and functions of EDCs in information provision, and the future outlook are discussed.…