Information needs are growing more rapidly than the abilities of research libraries and information centers to meet them. Two reasons and their influence on information systems are discussed: a shift in scientific endeavor from basic science to applied, leading to the emergence of programmatic research; and the technology of science itself. (16…

The fourteen short articles that make up this section deal with all facets of community information centers. Organization, objectives, citizen involvement and standards are among the subjects covered. A resource guide is included. (76 references) (DH)

A new information unit serving labor union and management constituent representatives is described. Information files and bibliographic procedures are designed for use with in-house computer facilities. Collection covers thirteen major subject areas. Effectiveness of utilizing other library resources in the area is discussed. (Author)

Paper presents an analysis of information exchange in the world and the development of systems designed to facilitate storage and retrieval of information. It also deals with all aspects of exchanging experience in adult education. (Author/RK)

Article describes the easy acquisition of books and information through the use of a computerized library system at Ohio State University. (Author/RK)

A survey of the literature on the effectiveness of information analysis centers which also includes papers on less specialized information centers, by the Director of Information Sciences of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. (JB)

Describes experiences of the Latin American Educational Documentation Network (REDUC) since 1972, providing details of its objectives and strategies for disseminating information and its products, and organization of the network and its plan for expansion. Addresses of 15 national centers in the REDUC network and 7 references are appended. (EJS)

Summarizes the findings of a study on the international provision and supply of publications carried out on contract to UNESCO as part of the Universal Availability of Publications program. The situation of international lending of publications is described and international centers of supply are discussed. Five data tables are included.…

Details are provided of the development of a new library at Clarkson College. It was seen from the start that the new center needed to be viewed as the hub of a campus-wide system to provide integrated informational support for instructional, research, and administrative activities of the entire college. (MP)

Considers the pace of contemporary economic, technological, social, and political change in relation to the role of information management as a means for dealing with the increase in the complexity of society. The factors that permit librarians to metamorphose into information managers are reviewed. A 13-item reference list is included. (JL)

Describes the activities of the Connecticut Governer's Conference as participants prepare for the White House Conference on Library and Information Services. Explains many of the current services being offered through public and school libraries in Connecticut. (LRA)

Describes on-line services provided by the Educational Materials Laboratory of the Montgomery County (Maryland) Public Schools for students and school staff desiring access to the ERIC data base, as well as a network operation for county residents. (CMV)

Discussion of cooperation between academic and corporate libraries focuses on a case study of the library at the Colorado School of Mines where an industry information center was established. Issues in planning an industry-academic partnership are explored, including feasibility, funding, staffing, terms of agreement, and authority structures.…

Discusses the services provided by the Rural Information Center (RIC), a joint project of the Extension Service and the National Agricultural Library designed to provide information and referral services to local government officials. Numerous examples of requests received by the RIC and the services provided in response to those requests are…