Describes genesis of New York Metropolitan Reference and Research Library Agency (METRO) and the interlibrary services it offers. Laws and grants, cooperative acquisitions, continuing education for library staff, and suggestions for planning cooperatives (include all types of libraries, develop effective patterns of communication, develop shared…

Examines how networking can be used to manage a changing world, how computer networking alleviates many problems encountered in more traditional communications forums, what a networking group can accomplish, and the potential of learning networks to become a nationwide movement, offering high-quality education at no charge. (RM)

Computer networks meet the needs for instructional programs, management information systems, and library media services in many schools and universities. In most cases, existing telephone lines can be used; however, dedicated lines should be considered if use is likely to be extensive. Planning for network growth is essential. (MLF)

Offers suggestions for etiquette or rules of conduct when using electronic mail systems (EMS) based on experience utilizing EMS for intraorganizational communication in Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries. Transfer of information, democratization of workplace, antisocial abuse, access and learning, privacy, accounts, salutations and conclusions,…

Western Carolina University (W.C.U.) MicroNet is designed to improve mathematics and science teaching by forming a support network for teachers. Describes: (1) the W. C. U. MicroNet system; (2) advantages of the network for students, teachers, and the university; (3) successes and problems; and (4) future endeavors. (JN)

Argues that the media supply for migrants in West Germany is poor in quantity and quality and that this is due to unwillingness of German officials to concede migrants either full societal participation or integrity in cultural and communicative terms. (CMG)

Assessed separated women's (N=49) communication with their social network members--family, friends, clergy, attorneys, and therapists--pre- and postseparation. Results showed women seemed to communicate with therapists before they seriously considered separation and after making the decision but not during the decision-making process. (JAC)

In Ontario, a library network is emerging, made possible by a group of technically innovative specialists at the University of Toronto, and exploited by others in expectation of the common good of their patrons. (Author)

Stresses the need for alternative information networks to offset the oppressive effects of the institutionalized public media and cites a program for acquiring "information literacy." (MH)

Discusses the value of loosely structured, cooperative networks for stimulating educational change and aiding the diffusion of educational innovations. Briefly describes several such networks. (JG)

This paper describes the Nordic "School of Tomorrow" network of educational buildings. It is commonly agreed among the Nordic countries that no one optimal school exists, but that there are many suitable architectural answers. The Network, established in 2000, meets once a year to exchange and discuss knowledge, experience, and ideas…

This study investigated the use of Pathfinder Associative Networks in assessing knowledge structures for people who learn information via computer-based tutorials. Graphical representations for a set of concepts were produced for participants who had completed a computer-based tutorial related to the concepts (novices) and for those who had no…

This paper considers a basic question that many schools districts face in attempting to develop affordable, expandable district-wide computer networks that are resistant to obsolescence: Should these wide area networks (WANs) employ wireless technology, stick to venerable hard-wired solutions, or combine both. This publication explores the…

Senior vice president of ABC News discusses ways to make the most of television news, and ways to lead students into sources of the news. (GB)