New possibilities for colleges and universities in a networking environment and the role of minicomputers in higher education were the two main topics of the conference. William Miller of Stanford presented policy prospects for the late 70's. Other speakers indicated some more immediate steps which administrators and faculty might take to utilize…

Some 25 library networks in the United States now rely on computers for resource sharing. Library functions that best lend themselves to automated network operation include: cataloging, acquisitions, interlibrary loan, and reference. Progress over the last ten years in collecting and standardizing machine-readable data for library applications…

Subcommittee on Public Relations, Continuing Education (CE); State-wide Borrower's Card and School Library Specialist submit reports. The Public Relations Subcommittee makes nine recommendations. The general recommendations of the Subcommittee on CE include (1) the creation of a Steering Committee on CE; (2) the involvement in CE of three…

As a part of Project TAPE (Tactics for Applying Programs in Education), sponsored by the National Science Foundation and implemented by the University of South Dakota, mass media channels (television, newspapers, radio, educational journals, and directed mailings) were used to create awareness for new National Science Foundation-supported…

The program incorporated the following: (a) a library/learning center in each of the Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) housing developing book and journal collections and nonbook instructional media; (b) a program for the selection and evaluation of self-instructional materials; (c) a uniform hardware system that included selected audiovisual…

Describes the United States Office of Education National Diffusion Network (NDN) designed to provide schools with information about successful teaching programs and a means of adopting or adapting these programs. Lists social studies programs funded as NDN developer/demonstrators in legal education, mass media, modern problems, and environmental…

The sparse population and great distances in Finnish Lapland, the northern third of Finland, and the lack of library personnel and funds create special problems for library services. The author describes the library situation and needs in that area. (MF)

Recommended descriptive elements for achieving bibliographic control of computer-based educational materials in the health field are discussed, and four indexes which currently provide access to these materials are briefly described. (MBR)

The potentials of space communication, including the prospects and problems of direct broadcast TV satellites, are examined. Considered are future visions, internal and international goals, economic factors, political constraints, prior consent, U.S. and U.N. positions, and free flow of information. (LBH)

The article examines goals of information systems and basic areas that must be considered before an information system is established. The ERIC system is described as an example. Administrative organization, information processing, and problems of the system are discussed. (Author/AV)

Describes an effort to develop a cooperative network of university-based social scientists and representatives from various education-related organizations within a community for the purpose of exchanging their limited resources in effective and mutually productive ways. (JG)

Describes preliminary findings of an ongoing study, launched in the summer of 1985, that has sought to identify the different undocumented Central American populations in Houston and to explore aspects of their settlement, work, and motivations for emigrating. (PS)

Investigated types of help provided to divorcing mothers (N=88) by their parents. Identified four parental network patterns, each distinct with respect to type of help they provided as well as other characteristics of divorcing mother's relationship with her parents. Findings suggest importance of family network support in adjustment of divorcing…

A questionnaire administered to older Russian Jews who recently migrated to the United States and who now live in New York City probed their attitudes toward assistance from informal and formal agency sources. Results indicated a reliance on agencies for assistance and a need to examine relevance of traditional paradigms of ethnic cultures.…

Describes various formats of teleconferencing and the technology involved, and presents guidelines for successfully conducting a teleconference in an educational setting. Highlights include preparation before the conference, such as providing proper physical arrangements and equipment; activities during the conference; and activities after the…