Grid computing allows large groups of computers (either in a lab, or remote and connected only by the Internet) to extend extra processing power to each individual computer to work on components of a complex request. Grid middleware, recognizing priorities set by systems administrators, allows the grid to identify and use this power without…

The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) network is described, with directions to assist educators in using the information retrieval system. Further assistance may be gained by writing to addresses given in the article, or by use of the ERIC Instruction Package for Vocational Educators of the CEDAR Catalog. Both are described. (AJ)

This paper describes development of a MARC serials format union catalog of serials called the Minnesota Union List of Serials (MULS). (2 references) (Author)

The development of special-purpose information products for clients of the LEADERMART information retrieval system is described. (9 references) (RS)

A discussion of computer networks for educational purposes, primarily for information storage and retrieval. (HB)

Shows that the three major television networks did not operate uniformly in covering race related news items between 1968 and 1970. (RB)

Cooperative efforts between Fort Detrick and various organizations over the past eight years and the consequences of these efforts are discussed. (26 references) (Authors)

Information overproduction and the lack of an adequate system for its storage and retrieval have frustrated integrative efforts and hindered orderly progress in the area of psychological testing. Describes a prototype repository system to handle and service the mass of information produced. (Authors)

The Technical Information Service of the National Research Council of Canada and several other information retrieval activities in Ottawa and elsewhere are components of a nation-wide network which is developing into a coherent Canadian Scientific and Technological Information Dissemination System. (21 references) (Author/NH)

PENNTAP, a Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program administered by the Pennsylvania State University, is a statewide, nonduplicating technical information network designed to aid business, industry, and government agencies in receiving technical and scientific information. (DS)

The University of Georgia Information Dissemination Center is profiled. Emphasis is on the organization and services of the system which primarily serves 27 state supported schools in Georgia. Based on a recent survey, the impact of the service on the users is discussed. (DH)

Discussion of Chicago's closed circuit television which is used to show children various aspects of reality and present different opinions of famous people. (AF)

In viewing the library as "a system of complex, interrelated functions, this article is intended to "aid those unfamiliar with libraries to evaluate the degree of automation that has been accomplished and to appreciate the enormous amount of work that remains to be done before the potential of the computer is fully realized in libraries. …

Several recommendations for cooperation and preparation of an over-all plan for the development of national scientific and technical information systems in the Ibero-American region were made. (AB)