This paper presents an overview of the present state of the publishing activities of library and information science journals in Southeast Asia, focusing on format, circulation/readership, quality, and editorial focus. It also highlights some of the important titles from Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam,…

During the 20th century, Asian countries have been very active in publishing books and journals in the field of library and information science. Journals have been published in English as well as in many vernacular languages. This paper deals with the development of Asian library journals, with an emphasis on South Asia. Japan was the first Asian…

This publication contains presentations, notes, and illustrative materials used in the annual KMWorld Conference and Exposition, "Knowledge Nets: Defining and Driving the E-Enterprise." Presentations include: "Knowledge Management Applied to the Manufacturing Enterprise" (Matthew Artibee); "Ryder Knowledge Center: Building…

Developments in abstracting documentation and information services at the joint meeting of the Division of Adult Education of UNESCO and the International Bureau of Education are reported by A.N. Charters. (MS)

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)

The program described has the primary objective of making Federally generated technology and research information available to public and private agencies. Cost analysis, data banks, and search strategies are explained. (Author/DH)

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 basic stages of training are discussed in detail, emphasis being given to the need for adequate checking of performance after instruction. The compilation and maintenance of procedure manuals for both professional and clerical activities are regarded as essential. (Author/NH)

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 model for a master's degree program in library and information science is suggested. The degree ought to certify that its holder has presented evidence of basic competencies needed for successful professional practice. Professional associations have a responsibility to define the competencies necessary to practice at the professional level in…

This paper is aimed at the extension of some results obtained so far concerning information systems design based on qualified parametrical relations. (Author)

The program in documentation, libraries and archives which Unesco proposes to carry out in the next two years is briefly outlined. (Author)

The needs of developing countries for organized information services and trained documentalists and the assistance that industrialized countries and international organizations can provide to help meet these needs are examined. The contribution that developing countries can make to a world-wide information system is outlined. (Author)

Describes methods for effecting the partition of information systems consisting of many components and interconnections into subsystems which are later made to interface with one another achieving an overall system. Clustering algorithms for the specific case of information systems are obtained and exemplified. Twenty-seven references are…

Considers history of data archives, which preserve machine-readable data files (MRDF) for posterity and provide services to users, and current educational scene for data archive personnel. Pros and cons of current system, a 1980 survey of managers of MRDF collections, and alternatives for future are discussed. Twenty-three references are provided.…