Discussion of Australia's move toward library automation highlights development of a national bibliographic network, local and regional cooperation, integrated library systems, telecommunications, and online systems, as well as microcomputer usage, ergonomics, copyright issues, and national information policy. Information technology plans of the…

Describes an information exchange program between two Maryland middle schools that used telecommunications to exchange geographical and historical information and personal data. The activities of the talented and gifted classes that participated in the program are described, teacher responsibilities are explained, and the culminating visit between…

The first of two articles describes the development of a protocol for interlibrary loan communications by the National Library of Canada, and discusses the benefits derived from standards that allow libraries using different communications equipment to exchange messages. The second discusses the impact of the standardized protocol on…

Discusses the interdependency between academic libraries and state library agencies, and describes a survey which assessed the needs of Pennsylvania's academic libraries that could be addressed by state library agencies. The needs discussed include advocacy of academic libraries, linked systems protocols, telecommunications, and new technologies.…

Compares the traditional model of a service economy to models based on analyses of actual economic and employment trends, and discusses the role of information technologies in producer and consumer services; current policy issues concerning the information sector; and the need to integrate the concepts of goods and services. (CLB)

Reports survey findings about two-year colleges' use of telecommunications. Reveals wide acceptance of satellite capabilities for various institutional purposes, significant numbers of colleges owning or operating broadcast television stations, widespread use of electronic mail and teleconferencing, and use of exotic forms of telecommunications by…

Presents a four-stage hypothesis of information systems development based on computational capability, storage capability, communications capability, and effective voice input. Moore's Law and Mooers' Law are explained, the interface between the system and the user is discussed, and projections for the future are suggested. (21 references)…

Discusses the career outlook for electrical/electronics engineers. Explains that the number of bachelor degree graduates continues to rise, along with average starting salaries. Reveals that although the availability of jobs in the computer industry is leveling off, prospects in the robotics and telecommunication fields are growing. (TW)

When a university owned and operated telecommunications system was installed at the University of Michigan, all members of the university were directly effected. The way the university community was prepared and involved throughout the implementation of the project to ensure the ultimate acceptance and use of the system is discussed. (Author)

As scholars increasingly use electronic networks, the roles of the library and the computer center will need to change from central repositories of information and technology to integrators of disparate information sources. Scholars will become less library "patrons" and more "users" of electronic information services that will…

This article outlines the technological developments that have taken place in the online information field and their effects on the role of librarians as information intermediaries. Discussion covers changing technologies; products (data bank switch, electronic publishing and full-text databases, user friendly access and end user searching); and…

The historic concepts of open competition in the delivery of higher education and of strict regulation of telecommunications are undergoing changes that have consequences for the delivery of educational services. A new set of policies based on an evolving marketplace approach will result along with the evolution of interstate agreements.…

Microcomputers are useful for writing in classrooms, especially if they are integrated into the classroom context through writing activities appropriate to this medium. Elementary school students' uses of microcomputers to: (1) create a newspaper; (2) send electronic messages; and (3) write reports or letters using interactive text programs are…

Describes experience of Boulder Public Library, where management and support personnel established pre-experiment baseline data for comparison with quantitative and qualitative results of experiment to determine the impact of telecommuting (work-at-home) on worker productivity. Background, methodology, equipment enhancements, and data analysis are…

Reviews the advances happening in computer technology and the challenges to educators. Identifies the barriers that need to be confronted, problems to be faced, and courseware needs. (MD)