A look at the Iowa Regional Network, which was established in order to provide large scale computing capability to medium sized institutions, and to share experience in developing the use of computing in support of instruction. (Author)

A look at how EUDISED (European Documentation and Information System for Education) has been planned and how the plan should be implemented. (HB)

It is argued that Shera's macrobibliography'' or social epistemology'' provides not only a subject for theoretical study but that it will also be needed for the rational design of library and information systems and networks of the near future. (6 references) (Author)

The growth of the social sciences has necessitated the development of formal systems of information storage, retrieval and dissemination over and above any informal and personal contact between individuals. The writers examine some of the major problems related to the communication of information in sociology. (17 references) (Author/SJ)

Problems encountered in converting a card-oriented biological data information system to new computer equipment are discussed. Data formats, input-output procedures, search strategies, etc., are described. (5 references) (Author/SJ)

Information scientists from around the world met to discuss international networks and their development. Paper and session topics included natural standards, systems under development, and technical and economic advances. (Author/DH)

The formation of a single, correlated set of data elements, accomplished by merging sixteen commercial and national bibliographic data bases, and subsequent improvements in current awareness and information retrieval activities are described. The correlation is compatible with most existing and proposed data-element standards. (27 references)…

The purpose of this paper is to suggest a practical method for considering the influence of factors affecting design decisions which appear to resolve some of these problems. (Author/RK)

The philosophy and objectives of ERIC are outlined and examined with respect to questioning what kinds of data systems would best serve the needs of teachers. (TW)

A retrospective test search on one year of CA Condensates was carried out in order to calculate the costs per profile and to get an impression of how CA Condensates would suffice as a database for retrospective use. (11 references) (Author)

The philosophy of a systems approach to the design of information storage and retrieval systems is suggested in which the computer is recognized in its proper perspective as a powerful and effective alternative tool. (Author)

Northwestern University's Remote Information Query System (RIQS), an information storage and retrieval system characterized by a mixture of data structures for the internal record organization, is discussed. On-line and batch mode search capabilities handle both textual and quantitative information. Other system characteristics, capabilities and…

Discusses applications and research of the management sciences in institutions of higher education. Includes (1) planning, programing, budgeting systems; (2) management information systems; (3) resource allocation models; and (4) mathematical models. In each, the major trends and literature are discussed and numerous references provided. Also…

PMIS is a computer-based planning and management information system for local school districts. This report centers on the PMIS data bases that contain school system data by reviewing the major phases involved in their creation, explaining the factors that caused the unique orientation of the data bases, reviewing the two tasks that comprise the…