The Computer Chronicle Newswire Network (for Inter Learn, Inc.) offers an electronic newswire service modeled on United Press International (UPI) and Associated Press (AP) specially designed to help young people publish their own local versions of an international newspaper. The network is described, with information on how to join provided. (JN)

Discussion of standards and protocols (set of rules by which two computers or other electronic devices can exchange data for same purpose) highlights history of standards and their interaction with the design and evolution of real computer networks. Topics noted include reference models; conformance, compatibility, and interoperability; and…

This discussion of the role and effects of microcomputers in the information industry considers technological advances of recent times and how they may affect the future. Complexity of systems and systems control, problems of communication (machine-to-machine, machine-to-human), spread of microcomputers, and information networks and systems are…

Three aspects of transborder data flow debate (privacy protection, national and cultural sovereignty, economic development) provide illustrations of effect that national concerns have on formulation of international information policies. Development of information policies by national governments and the impacts these have on…

Discusses the need for standards allowing computer-to-computer communication and gives examples of technical issues. The seven-layer framework of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Reference Model is explained and illustrated. Sidebars feature public data networks and Recommendation X.25, OSI standards, OSI layer functions, and a glossary.…

Reviews internal and external dimensions of library environment that must be taken into account by library managers when choosing an integrated library system. The selection, acquisition, and implementation stages of Maggie III--a computerized library system sensitive to the internal and external organizational environment--are described. (MBR)

FILMSHARE, an interdepository loan system of educational captioned films for hearing impaired students, and BICS, a booking and inventory control system, are described. Use of these two microcomputer activities is explained to have increased the use of educational films and to have helped expand the collection as well. (CL)

Outlines the Electronic Meetings and Networks system developed for the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Includes a definition of computer conferencing. (MD)

A discussion of MDS, a multi-point distribution service which is a recently evolved supplementary telecommunications service that suggests new possibilities for improving the reach, impact and effectiveness of audio-visual communications. (Author)

Describes the library of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, that features a computing center and an information transfer center. (Author/MF)

A mathematical definition of an information network is constructed with the purpose of developing a theory useful in answering practical questions concerning information transfer. (10 references) (Author)

The seminar gave priority to the following: (1) the proper scope of educational documentation and information, (2) the levels of the education system which these services should cover, and (3) the problems generated by users. (2 references) (Author/SJ)

Discussed are recent library developments in Canada, main problems at the national level, and efforts by the federal government to develop a better integrated national information network. (SJ)

Discussed are the past, present and future developments of the national library network in Great Britain. (5 references) (SJ)