Describes the technical characteristics of Telidon, a second-generation videotex system developed in Canada and announced in August 1978, and discusses what has occurred since that time in planning field trials, developing information services, and in planning a coordinated development for Canada of this new technology. (Author)

Discusses the advantages of a computer retrieval system used by the Modern Language Association and the problems encountered in the use of computers in general, particulary by humanists. Touches on the impact of technology on the printed word. (HTH)

The process followed by Yugoslavia in developing a national interdisciplinary information system included surveys of existing library practices, identification of potential databases, processing of library materials, production of national bibliographies, production of catalogs, and use of the system. (FM)

Starting from a sociological standpoint, this article proposes an alternative to the conventional type of information system for the social sciences. Analysis of existing systems, and the construction of a new system are included. (Author/MBR)

Discusses how new technology is changing career testing and assessment. Describes several career information systems such as CareerScope, Ability Explorer, Work Keys, and Test of Adult Basic Education. (JOW)

Provides an introduction to geographic information systems (GIS); reviews the use of GIS in libraries; and presents some challenges, strengths, and opportunities for libraries and GIS. Discusses requirements and functions of a GIS and presents examples. Six figures illustrate the discussion. (JKP)

Describes Microcosm, an open hypermedia system for browsing through large bodies of multimedia information via links in external linkbases; explains HyTime (Hypermedia/Time-Based Structuring Language), an international standard for representing relationships between document objects; and examines HyTime features which are relevant to Microcosm.…

Explains ODA (Open Document Architecture), an international standard for representation and interchange of multimedia documents to support document interchange between document processing systems provided by different vendors on different platforms. Plans for future development are discussed, including HyperODA extensions; and worldwide product…

Examines current trends in data collection and information use in human services organizations. Describes issues for managers who are planning information systems, including practitioner resistance to automation. Proposes that conceptual integration of agendas for human services automation, practice evaluation, and service effectiveness enables…

Describes the implementation of a strategic information policy audit as a key component in the development of the Research, Education, and Economics Information System (REEIS) at the Department of Agriculture that helps analyze the organization's infrastructure. Discusses the process as a generalized systems model for organizational research.…

As business relies less on "fortress" style central computers and more on distributed systems, the risk of disruption increases because of inadequate physical security, support services, and site monitoring. This article discusses information security and why protection is required on the Internet, presents a best practice firewall, and…

Offers a redefining of three problem areas associated with the cognitive effects of the semiotic characteristics of hypermedia: hypertext associativity, non-linearity, and the rapprochement of real and hypertext navigation. Focuses on navigation and discusses characteristics of hypermedia and its rapport with knowledge. (Author/LRW)

Describes the central issues of learning organizations: adaptation, change, and environmental alignment; multiple levels of learning; and interpretation and meaning of organizations. Discusses ways that information technologies may be used to enhance individual, team, and strategic learning within learning organizations. (SK)

Most people don't realize how easy it is to improve library services with open source databases. Despite the fact that they are distributed free of charge, open source databases are powerful and stable enough for critical applications. With a little knowledge of HTML and some basic technical skills, you can quickly create databases to register…