Describes the services of Teltech, Inc., which mimic the desirable attributes of artificial intelligence and expert systems via a "database" of 5,000 experts in technical areas and interactive literature searches executed by staff. Advantages and shortcomings of the network are exemplified by sample searches. Several sample menus and…

This overview of the OCLC telecommunications network discusses: its scope and applications, user demographics, the system architecture, access, costs, protocols, maintenance, vendor relationships, performance data, and network engineering. (13 references) (MES)

Discusses topics related to OCLC adoption of guidelines for the use and transfer of OCLC-derived records, including the purpose of OCLC; the legal basis of copyrighting; technological change; compilation copyright; rationale for copyright of the OCLC database; impact on libraries; impact on networks; and relationships between OCLC and libraries. A…

The authors describe new microcomputer applications in the area of telecommunications for vocational educators. They discuss electronic mail through ADVOCNET and AGNET, focusing on network applications and fees. (CH)

Explains the process whereby the Valley of the Sun Association for the Education of Young Children developed the Early Childhood Network in Phoenix, Arizona and describes the resulting successes with increased communication among members. (DT)

Extension professionals are in a position to benefit personally and professionally from the development of networks and can help others reap such benefits as increased job opportunities, improved well-being, and enhanced communications. (SK)

The last few years have seen increasing interest in library networking in Australia from a number of different groups. All the projects have concerned networks of similar libraries and no parallel to U.S.A. developments of networks encompassing a variety of types of libraries has yet appeared. (Author)

Instructional radio has made its mark in South Carolina--a small mark in comparison to ITV enrollment--but the ever-widening circles of active utilization of radio in the classroom have been set in motion. (Author/ER)

Some perspectives are presented that help explain communication networks in institutions of higher education and the factors that impede or facilitate their efficient functioning. The first theory that informs this exploration is that of K. Wieck (1969), which states that communication can be viewed through the lens of "sensemaking." The…

This paper describes and analyzes the models and methods used to evaluate asynchronous online learning networks and presents a "Systems Component Contexture Model" for conceptualizing the evaluation of online learning networks. The evaluation team finds it useful to divide the variables they examine into descriptive, process, and outcome…

The author describes some new logic games to be played with attribute blocks or with logical network plates. The games can be very engaging as far as their mathematical content is concerned and yet they provide an interesting and enjoyable experience for students. (JP)

Describes many of the new features now available in intercom systems. (Author/DN)

The establishment of the British Library may solve many problems for libraries but raises others. There is a need for considering the present system of library organization in Britain and comparing it with those of other European countries. A new administration based on regional systems is suggested. (12 references) (Author)

The author presents a history of library legislation in India and recommends the establishment of library networks by law to ensure an integrated service which will effectively serve all library patrons. (17 references) (SJ)