Investigated British teacher trainees' motivations to teach information and communication technology (ICT). Observation and interview data indicated that respondents were influenced by past teaching experiences, helping learners, special interest in ICT, and belief that ICT would be good for students. While they were not motivated by material…

Discusses a study that investigated the use of word processing for literacy teaching in primary schools in Great Britain. Considers the use of word processing and the attempts to integrate other information and communication technologies into schools; enhancing the curriculum; and shifting focus away from technology and toward the development of…

Describes JSTOR, a non-profit organization that creates, maintains, and provides online access to important scholarly journals. States that the JSTOR archive contains the complete back-runs of 169 journals and is available at more than 1,100 libraries across the world. (NB)

Describes the process of space programming at Yavapai College's (Arizona) new library, focusing on the number of public access computers that would be needed. Discusses results from an assessment survey of 23 community colleges, which provided Yavapai with a benchmark ratio of full-time equivalent (FTE) students to library computers (94:1). (NB)

Emphasizes the necessity for libraries to implement strategic planning for information technology. Topics discussed include assessing strengths and weaknesses; the allocation of resources; an OCLC report that surveyed member libraries to determine their planning activities; long-range planning; the need for flexibility; integrating planning with…

Describes a project that attempted to attenuate negative attitudes of humanities faculty toward remote shelving by providing faculty with direct access to online systems containing records for stored titles. Survey results indicate that faculty attitudes toward the library improved and the use of the remote shelving facility increased. (Eight…

Discusses the place of design and technology in the national curriculum in England and Wales and its relationship to the art and design curriculum. Outlines the principal recommendations of the reports from the National Curriculum Working Group for Design and Technology. Summarizes the responses to the reports. (KM)

Reproduces the National Society for Education in Art and Design's (NSEAD) response to the report, "Design and Technology for Ages 5 to 16." Comments on attainment targets and statements of attainment, programs of study, profile components and assessments, key issues, and implementation. (KM)

Enumerates the reasons that a college campus needs data communications networks and the benefits that will derive. Explains the recent surge in data communications and identifies new products and services. Offers guidelines for decision making, network design, and expanding instructional delivery systems. Considers alternatives available to small…

A conference on "Teaching and Technology" held near Earlham College is discussed. The changes that colleges must make to help students take advantage of the "information explosion" were examined. Access to information, it is suggested, would interest students in seeking bridges between disciplines. (MLW)

Reviews the development of educational programs for library technicians, librarians, and information professionals in Algeria and describes the current educational structure. Topics discussed include the need for improvements in curriculum development, teaching staff development, library facilities, and the use of information technologies. (CLB)

Describes the HELOS project in Denmark, which is using information technology to facilitate library development, increase levels of library and information services, and increase levels of technological qualifications of library staff among four rural libraries. The discussion highlights library and information services offered, hardware and…

Hewlett-Packard Corporation grant enabled Harvard Medical School to begin using computer technology in medical educational applications. Hardware and software selection, integration into the curriculum, teaching the use of computers, cost, successful applications, knowledge base access, simulations, video and graphics teaching programs, and…

Presents the results of a survey of library schools regarding: (1) the content of basic reference courses; (2) the extent to which electronic retrieval has been integrated into general reference courses; and (3) faculty opinions on the potential impact of electronic retrieval on the role and responsibilities of the reference librarian. (20…

The peer review system in professional publications of scientific information is discussed in four articles. Topics discussed include the effects of information technology on scholarly communication channels, the publish or perish syndrome, the incidence of misrepresentation in scientific research, reasons for increasing difficulties in…