Outlines the components of the networks supporting school finance reform (increasing spending to increase equity) and supporting spending or tax limitations. Discusses areas of conflict between the two networks. Available from Transaction Periodicals Consortium, Dept. 541, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. (IRT)

Presents a selective view of the current involvement and future prospects of school libraries in public library networking. (FM)

Briefly describes the functions of the national library network in Bangladesh. (FM)

Proposes several programs and projects which can further efforts toward establishing an effective network of library resources and services in Pakistan. (FM)

Considers the application of game theory to library networks in two areas: the development of a systematic way to study individual coalitions, and the stability of the network. (FM)

Argues for the passage of the National Library and Information Services Act, a piece of Federal legislation currently pending before Congress. Opponents' objections to the legislation are addressed, and the entire library community is asked to support the bill. (LLS)

This study of 299 social and physical scientists at universities reveals that strong personal contacts were more useful than reliance on weak ties (acquaintances) for job information. Using personal connections for employment information is thus an efficient job seeking method. (SK)

Reviews bibliographic control before and after the advent of machine-readable cataloging, and holds that new developments toward decentralization seem to counter the existing technological trend toward centralization of automated library services. (FM)

Describes the activities of National Diffusion Network (NDN) project directors, which include traveling to school districts, demonstrating validated educational programs, and training teachers in schools that have adopted NDN projects. (SK)

Discusses the 1979 World Administrative Radio Conference, particularly the actions of the United States delegation concerning spectrum reallocation, Third World demands for equitable access, and technology transfer. Implications for the future are outlined. (JMF)

Illustrates the special considerations of using European search systems from North America: steps in establishing a telephone link with the European Space Agency's system, lack of availability to North Americans of some European databases through this system, user reaction, and costs. Brief descriptions of some European databases and a connect…

Presents an industry point of view on transborder data flow and gives recommendations for an objective evaluation of its importance. (PD)

A challenge is presented to school media specialists to become informed about networks and data bases in order to expand access to resources to meet user needs. (Author)

Describes the larger service units, data processing technology, network appraisal, legal base, membership, organizational structure, and current and future school participation of the Washington Library Network. Sources of information about the Network are also provided. (CMV)

Presents a step-by-step approach to school media program involvement in shared resources and services. (Author)