This paper recounts the establishment of a central bibliographic and processing center for twenty community colleges in Ontario. It presents a case history of the beginnings of this venture, including the basic demonstration regarding costs. (Editor)

The Joint Unesco-ISCU feasibility study for the establishment of a World Science Information System (UNISIST) has been completed and a description of UNISIST and its advantages are described. (AB)

The topics discussed, method of work and achievements of an annual seminar on library planning, included in the training course for educational planners organized by the International Institute for Educational Planning in Paris, are examined. (AB)

Discusses the means to improve the overall flow of knowledge, the relationship of research and development to economic prosperity, problems of keeping managers up-to-date and providing greater coordination on a national scale, and improving the information flow to developing countries. (Editor/JB)

Paper presented at the Council of Academic Societies Conference, Washington, D. C., October 2-5, 1968.

Describes an archive tape processing system which processes tapes received through OCLC-MARC subscription services to construct and maintain a master database of bibliographic records for libraries of each participating institution of the Triangle Research Libraries Network: Duke University; North Carolina State University, Raleigh; and University…

Presents views of the American Library Association on the Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982, providing a brief overview of library involvement in cable television and endorsing amendments suggested by the National Federation of Local Cable Programmers. (EJS)

Assesses the development of videotex, an information system involving both computers and communications, noting efforts in Europe, Canada, and the United States. Federal regulations in the telecommunications industry, technical standards for videotex, and the production of videotex system components are discussed. (EJS)

Questions considered before purchasing a microcomputer network, a brief discussion of types of computer networks, and a summary of the information needs of New York City's School District 27 are included. (MBR)

Provision of library service to the blind and visually impaired and the development of standards for libraries providing this service are reviewed. The development of guidelines for libraries serving the deaf and hard of hearing is also discussed. Thirty-one references are cited. (EJS)

This interview with the president of Research Libraries Group who assumed his duties in January 1983 covers past experiences, perceptions of libraries and librarians, management and technical problems experienced by Research Libraries Information Network, financial situation, prospects for growth, new members, online catalogs, technological…

This overview of academic libraries in Hong Kong highlights Chinese University, Hong Kong University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic. A history of Chinese University and its branch college libraries, library cooperation, and higher education in Hong Kong are noted. (EJS)

There is an imbalance of the world's communication and information resources. The debate over the use and control of the means of communication and information in the global political and economic system is indeed serious. (SR)