An opinion paper.

Information management identifies what will be defined as information, how it will be produced, and by whom it will be used. Information resource management goes beyond the scope of traditional data processing, and is essential for the effective operation of an organization. (SK)

Argues that the function of futurism is essentially one of stimulating thinking. Discusses changes in the age of information; compulsory education; how the future looks for schools, administrators, and teachers; the role of the school; how teachers look at education; and the role of technology within education. (CT)

Briefly describes the ERIC system and discusses the costs, who can use it, and what kinds of information it provides. (JOW)

Holds that more efficient scientific research can be expected if information systems provide information management for researchers, employing specialists with training in the selection, organization, and use of reference materials. Twenty-three references are listed. (FM)

Describes the technical characteristics of Telidon, a second-generation videotex system developed in Canada and announced in August 1978, and discusses what has occurred since that time in planning field trials, developing information services, and in planning a coordinated development for Canada of this new technology. (Author)

Discusses the advantages of a computer retrieval system used by the Modern Language Association and the problems encountered in the use of computers in general, particulary by humanists. Touches on the impact of technology on the printed word. (HTH)

The process followed by Yugoslavia in developing a national interdisciplinary information system included surveys of existing library practices, identification of potential databases, processing of library materials, production of national bibliographies, production of catalogs, and use of the system. (FM)

Starting from a sociological standpoint, this article proposes an alternative to the conventional type of information system for the social sciences. Analysis of existing systems, and the construction of a new system are included. (Author/MBR)

Discusses how new technology is changing career testing and assessment. Describes several career information systems such as CareerScope, Ability Explorer, Work Keys, and Test of Adult Basic Education. (JOW)

Provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS); reviews the use of GIS in libraries; and presents some challenges, strengths, and opportunities for libraries and GIS. Discusses requirements and functions of a GIS and presents examples. Six figures illustrate the discussion. (JKP)

Describes Microcosm, an open hypermedia system for browsing through large bodies of multimedia information via links in external linkbases; explains HyTime (Hypermedia/Time-Based Structuring Language), an international standard for representing relationships between document objects; and examines HyTime features which are relevant to Microcosm.…

Explains ODA (Open Document Architecture), an international standard for representation and interchange of multimedia documents to support document interchange between document processing systems provided by different vendors on different platforms. Plans for future development are discussed, including HyperODA extensions; and worldwide product…

Examines current trends in data collection and information use in human services organizations. Describes issues for managers who are planning information systems, including practitioner resistance to automation. Proposes that conceptual integration of agendas for human services automation, practice evaluation, and service effectiveness enables…