Tested Bott's (1957) hypothesis that the connectedness of social networks to which spouses belong influences the segregation of marital-role activities. Results from 100 Puerto Rican migrant spouse pairs and 100 pairs of their adult married children failed to confirm Bott's hypothesis. Network characteristics appeared to be influenced by sex;…

Draws on models of social networking to present findings from a six-year study of homeless families who received treatment at the Salvation Army Lodge in St. Louis, Missouri. Presents a four-stage model of treatment: the crisis, stabilization, relocation, and follow-up stages. (Author/ABB)

An index is presented for estimating structural influences of interdependent subgroups, or parties, that accounts for the parties' indirect dependencies and assigns them weight appropriate to their network position. Indices of overall importance and subgroup importance are illustrated by the influence of 24 journals within five areas of…

Explores and advocates use of psychoeducational approaches to help rural mental health practitioners address counterproductive issues that inhibit effective therapeutic networking for schizophrenic clients. Details adapting psychoeducational programs for clients, families, and allied service providers in a rural setting. (NEC)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has allocated at least $200 million over the next five years to support four new supercomputer centers. Issues and trends related to this NSF initiative are examined. (JN)

Examined access to superintendency. Data analysis indicated that women differed from men on certain personal, career, and family variables. Women did not receive the sponsorship of professional networks but relied on visibility across school districts. Social class appears to have a strong effect on access to the superintendency for females.…

Describes Linked Systems Project (LSP), which is designed to connect three large bibliographic networks in an "open" manner without changing the systems. "Open systems," standards, advantages of linking systems, interchange of authority data, Library of Congress Name Authority Cooperative Project, record transfer and…

Describes origin, development, and current state of Research Libraries Information Network's (RLIN) Command Analysis System, which digests large quantities of raw data on RLIN use and performance and produces useful graphs and reports. Recent results of system and pragmatic issues in analysis of online systems are noted. (7 references) (EJS)

Describes a demonstration project that used network theory as a framework for a broad-range ecological approach to social work practice in long-term care facilities for the elderly. The importance of developing and maintaining social supports and the reciprocal benefits in linking kinship, friendship, formal caregiving, and mutual-aid networks are…

Counselor networks are presented as a means toward national licensure and empowerment. The Counselors Alumni Network (CAN) is a functioning model for change, affording visibility and access to the legislative process. (Author/ABB)

Reviews the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, an online special database of the Research Libraries Information Network that analyzes the contents of journals, listing only those articles dealing with architecture. Access and fees, access points, browsing, and search strategies are covered and examples are given. (EJS)

Discusses intention of United States to withdraw from membership in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at end of calendar year 1984. UNESCO's book development and copyright activities, creation of international information systems and databases, UNESCO budget and management practices, and growing…

Compares two major types of electronic mail systems--node-to-node networks (messages are sent directly from one terminal to another with functions handled locally at each node) and computer based message systems (terminals communicate directly with host computer using access to functions of large computer). Information sources are noted. (EJS)

This article examines fiber optic technology, explains some of the key terminology, and speculates about the way fiber optics will change our world. Applications of fiber optics to library systems in three major areas--linkage of a number of mainframe computers, local area networks, and main trunk communications--are highlighted. (EJS)

Examined the effects of social support on the psychological well-being of 245 widows. Results indicated that the role of such support is important but complex. Whether social support is helpful depends on such factors as where the widows are in the adjustment process and the type of support given. (Author/JAC)