Discusses E.T.Net, an online computer conferencing network that links developers and users of interactive technology in health science education. Describes the individual conferences including those for nursing care, computer-assisted instruction, hardware, and shareware. Provides information about accessing the network. (JOW)

Distinguishes between concepts of household and family, and explores generalized exchange between households within extended families. Adapts conceptions of essential structural differences between generalized and dyadic exchange from Levi-Strauss to evaluate implications of exchange within extended family networks. Presents qualitative and…

Examines Africa's initiative in building a regional plan for a national information and communication infrastructure (NICIP) in every African state and the challenges and opportunities confronting Africa as it enters the information age. The role of information, communication, and knowledge in accelerating African socio-economic development is…

To develop productive links between industry and university, the style and ethos of networks focused on innovation are crucial. Cardiff University (Wales) has an innovation network that stimulates collaborative work and technology transfer through its informal open nature that encourages partnership. (SK)

Examines some frequently encountered unsolicited computer intrusions, including computer viruses, worms, Java applications, trojan horses or vandals, e-mail spamming, hoaxes, and cookies. Also discusses virus-protection software, both for networks and for individual users. (LRW)

Reports on a study that explores human information behavior in command and control contexts in the military. Highlights include interwoven situational awareness; the need for dense social networks; contested collaboration; and insights into human information behavior in dynamic and complex group work contexts. (Author/LRW)

Discusses networking as it relates to finding a job. Looks at traditional networking, why people do not network, and new approaches to networking. (JOW)

Highlights the use of semistructured interviews to explore essential positive and negative qualities of significant relationships. This approach allows for identifying who (or what) comprises respondents' significant social networks, and for conducting a qualitative analysis of those positive and negative qualities. Clinical individuals had…

The Evaluation Voices approach collaboratively united perspectives of program stakeholders, evaluators, and network partners to strengthen individual program evaluation strategies. This approach is described, with emphasis on the shared experience of evaluators and network partners. (SLD)

Learning network theory applies a network approach to learning systems. It provides a framework for analyzing tensions between the dual orientation of learning systems: development of human potential versus development of the work process (work relevance). (SK)

Suggests that traditional research techniques obscure aspects of human systems. Advocates a change from structure-based to process-based systems thinking. (SK)

Reports on the increasing numbers of colleges and universities which are establishing wireless networks to allow student and faculty with laptop computers to connect to the college network and the Internet from anywhere on campus. Discusses the design of these networks, effects of "nomadic" learning environments, design problems, and the…

Educational institutions have inherent advantages and disadvantages for professional development of employees. Well-tested techniques include self-profiling, personal development planning, individual curriculum vitae, and systematic staff appraisal. Professional staff development should be aligned with institutional objectives. (SK)

This article offers a number of statistics and performance measures that libraries may find useful in determining the overall quality of their network-based services; identifies a number of service quality criteria; and provides a framework to assist librarians in selecting statistics and performance measures based on service quality criteria.…

Interviews with 50 female managers in Europe found that few were included in organizational support networks, which harmed their career advancement. Some were involved in informal female networks but these were not well integrated into organizations, limiting their usefulness for career development. (SK)