The development of special-purpose information products for clients of the LEADERMART information retrieval system is described. (9 references) (RS)

Discusses the new National Program of Library and Information Service recently issued by the NCLIS. (JB)

In viewing the library as "a system of complex, interrelated functions, this article is intended to "aid those unfamiliar with libraries to evaluate the degree of automation that has been accomplished and to appreciate the enormous amount of work that remains to be done before the potential of the computer is fully realized in libraries. …

Several recommendations for cooperation and preparation of an over-all plan for the development of national scientific and technical information systems in the Ibero-American region were made. (AB)

This paper recounts the establishment of a central bibliographic and processing center for twenty community colleges in Ontario. It presents a case history of the beginnings of this venture, including the basic demonstration regarding costs. (Editor)

The topics discussed, method of work and achievements of an annual seminar on library planning, included in the training course for educational planners organized by the International Institute for Educational Planning in Paris, are examined. (AB)

A report on the progress to date achieved under the Library Services and Construction Act in USOE's Region VII by the region's Library Services Program Officer. (Editor/JB)

Paper presented at the Council of Academic Societies Conference, Washington, D. C., October 2-5, 1968.

Describes an archive tape processing system which processes tapes received through OCLC-MARC subscription services to construct and maintain a master database of bibliographic records for libraries of each participating institution of the Triangle Research Libraries Network: Duke University; North Carolina State University, Raleigh; and University…

Presents views of the American Library Association on the Cable Telecommunications Act of 1982, providing a brief overview of library involvement in cable television and endorsing amendments suggested by the National Federation of Local Cable Programmers. (EJS)

Provision of library service to the blind and visually impaired and the development of standards for libraries providing this service are reviewed. The development of guidelines for libraries serving the deaf and hard of hearing is also discussed. Thirty-one references are cited. (EJS)

This interview with the president of Research Libraries Group who assumed his duties in January 1983 covers past experiences, perceptions of libraries and librarians, management and technical problems experienced by Research Libraries Information Network, financial situation, prospects for growth, new members, online catalogs, technological…

This overview of academic libraries in Hong Kong highlights Chinese University, Hong Kong University, and Hong Kong Polytechnic. A history of Chinese University and its branch college libraries, library cooperation, and higher education in Hong Kong are noted. (EJS)

Assesses the status of the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC), focusing on its membership, financial problems, new headquarters, terminal equipment, Videotex possibilities, and relationship with regional library networks. (EJS)