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Slawsky, Dorothy A., Ed. – 1978
This most recent in a series of bibliographies of publications produced by the individual ERIC Clearinghouses lists 600 information analysis products (IAP's)-- bibliographies, research reviews, state of the art and interpretive studies on topics of current interest--published over a 2-1/2 year period. Designed to list, organize, review, and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Clearinghouses, Education, Federal Programs
Download full textCALKINS, PATRICIA; GUSSOW, JOAN – 1967
THE INFORMATION RETRIEVAL CENTER ON THE DISADVANTAGED (IRCD) OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES TO THE PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY INTERESTED IN THE EDUCATION OF THE DISADVANTAGED. THE CENTER ANSWERS SPECIFIC QUESTIONS BY DRAWING ON ITS LARGE COLLECTION OF DOCUMENTS AND ABSTRACTS, MAINTAINS A SPECIALIZED LIBRARY, AND PUBLISHES BIBLIOGRAPHIES AND BIMONTHLY…
Descriptors: Clearinghouses, Disadvantaged Youth, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Callahan, Susan; And Others – 1976
The objective of this guide is to provide step-by-step information needed to set up an employment and job training resource center. The format of the booklet, however, makes it easily adaptable to any small library or information center. Section I provides information and recommendations for the manager in making the decision to start a library.…
Descriptors: Information Centers, Library Administration, Library Guides, Library Planning
Summerfield, Liane, Ed. – 1975
The information systems/centers listed in this guide are organized into the following five sections according to their area of concentration: (1) Education/Special Education; (2) the Sciences; (3) Physical Education, Recreation, and Related Areas; (4) Products and Services for Handicapped Consumers; and (5) Other. The systems and centers have also…
Descriptors: Directories, Disabilities, Guides, Information Centers
Harrison, Patrick; Nagel, Thomas – 1974
Competency based education changes the teacher's role from that of a deliverer of information to that of a manager of learning. In order for the teacher to be able to fulfill this function, it is essential that support mechanisms be established and maintained. Whatever support mechanisms are to be created should evolve from the objectives learners…
Descriptors: Ancillary Services, Behavioral Objectives, Competency Based Education, Information Centers
Robertson, W. D.; Summers, Edward G. – 1976
Directed to the educational community of British Columbia, this booklet introduces the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system. Included are a description of the system, a list of local contacts, cost information, instructions on organizing and interpreting computer searches, a description of ERIC indexes, and a list of recent…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Educational Research, Educational Resources
West, Phyllis; And Others – 1976
The Los Angeles Valley College Drug Education Program was established in 1970 as a central community resource agency specializing in narcotic and drug abuse prevention and education. The program included two components: a training component (short courses, seminars, speakers bureau) and a resource center (library, publications program). Because of…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Community Services, Drug Education, Information Centers
Davies, David W. – 1974
The origin of the idea that public libraries ought to provide social service and entertainment can be traced back to the voluntary uplift and cultural societies of the nineteenth century. The book-reading public was never large, leading librarians to seek a function in other areas, especially those better served today by social workers. From an…
Descriptors: Cultural Centers, History, Information Centers, Librarians
Spangenberg, Kurt – 1969
The Council of Europe working party met for 13 days during their visits to Paris, Geneva, Stockholm, London, Frankfurt and Berlin in an attempt to assess current developments in the use of computers in the field of educational documentation and information and to learn about the adaptation of computer techniques in other fields. The report of the…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Documentation, Education
Defense Documentation Center, Alexandria, VA. – 1969
This summary describes the more significant activities and achievements of the Defense Documentation Center (DDC) including: DDC and the scientific and technical community. The DDC role in the Department of Defense Scientific and Technical Information Program continued to shift from the traditional concept of an archival repository and a…
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Computer Programs, Data Processing, History
Sherman, C. Neil; And Others – 1970
This project was based on the preceding year's investigation and analysis of the educational information center community. The emphasis of the present contract was on increasing the communication among personnel involved in educational information work. The principal activity undertaken toward the achievement of this objective was the development,…
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Education, Education Service Centers, Educational Resources
Puerto Rico State Dept. of Education, Hato Rey. Research and Curriculum Development Coordinating Unit. – 1970
The need to coordinate the research being done in vocational and technical education is all too apparent. Numerous government agencies, universities, foundations and research centers are among those involved directly or indirectly in this type of research. Puerto Rico sought to maximize the benefits from these research activities by establishing a…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Educational Research, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
Texas State Library, Austin. – 1971
The goal of the Texas State Library Communication Network (TSLCN) is service to the library patrons of the state. Acceptable policies and procedures contribute to efficient network operation. Although the goal of the TSLCN is unchanged, this second edition of the "Policy and Procedure Manual" refines and improves a functioning system.…
Descriptors: Guides, Information Centers, Library Networks, Library Services
Johnson, Herbert F.; And Others – 1970
The 1967 investigation to examine and assess the Hamline University Library's role in Hamline's educational program and to identify directions for its contributions to this program in the future are summarized in this study. The results of this study showed that the Hamline University was not meeting the information needs of the faculty and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Educational Needs, Information Centers, Information Needs
Gordon, Edmund W., Ed. – 1967
The IRCD Bulletin contains a statement about the origins and development of this ERIC clearinghouse in the system and its focus, services and staff. Also included is a response to Daniel P. Moynihan's criticism of a previous Bulletin issue which was devoted entirely to the "Moynihan Report". A bibliography (mostly annotated) of recent…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Books, Clearinghouses, Disadvantaged Youth
