A model identifying seven principal dimensions of information systems and sources is developed and tested. The dimensions are defined in terms of required user behavior, with an associated scale indicating differential levels of this behavior. Both system design behavior and probable use behavior information in compatible forms are yielded. (15…

Technology has been charged with destroying personal privacy. Protection by control of human incentives holds most promise. This article suggests several steps we can take to avoid any individual gain from acquiring information about others. (Author)

An explanation is provided of how planning-programming budgeting can be used to improve the management of libraries. (7 references) (Author)

How to use the resources of the ERIC Clearinghouse on Educational Administration at the University of Oregon. (LR)

The Clinical Documentation Section of Schering Corporation's Medical Information Center has developed an automated document storage and retrieval system capable of generating indexes to all documents in the system, summaries, and reports for management by computer. (MF)

The first of a series of five papers whose aim is to find a rational basis for indexing and some means to evaluate it. (Author)

The Upper Midwest Regional Educational Laboratory has developed a complete information system as a support for its educational development program. (Author)

An opinion paper.

Information management identifies what will be defined as information, how it will be produced, and by whom it will be used. Information resource management goes beyond the scope of traditional data processing, and is essential for the effective operation of an organization. (SK)

Argues that the function of futurism is essentially one of stimulating thinking. Discusses changes in the age of information; compulsory education; how the future looks for schools, administrators, and teachers; the role of the school; how teachers look at education; and the role of technology within education. (CT)

Briefly describes the ERIC system and discusses the costs, who can use it, and what kinds of information it provides. (JOW)

Holds that more efficient scientific research can be expected if information systems provide information management for researchers, employing specialists with training in the selection, organization, and use of reference materials. Twenty-three references are listed. (FM)