Describes opportunities and limitations inherent in office technology advances, focusing on media conversions and equipment compatibility. Differing needs of convenience users and dedicated users, document preparers, and archivists are enumerated. Systems emerging for use within organizations are compared to systems for use in communication…

This survey of potential impacts of office automation on organizational communication and productivity covers the following--(1) the relationship between office automation and organizational communication; (2) communication variables relevant to office automation; (3) benefits and caveats related to implementation of office automation. Thirty-four…

Factors impeding communication during the performance of futures research include lack of a common body of theory, lack of common terminology, organizational barriers, inadequate access to data, and spatial separation of data. Computer communication systems can help overcome some of these problems and facilitate techniques as Delphi polling.…

Reviews programs aimed toward building of national database--RECON Working Task Force's Study of feasibility of converting the retrospective records of the Library of Congress, Cooperative MARC (COMARC), REMARC, and CONSER (continuing effort to build national database of serial records). Current efforts contributing to the evolving network are…

Describes two new information services made available through Bibliographic Retrieval Services (a provider of online computer search services) which respond to the demand among educators for access to practical information on instructional activities, materials, and administrative practices. The design and operation of the services are discussed.…

Networks in urban school psychology, computers in school psychology, social skills development, and innovative in-service are among 15 in educational psychology listed with purposes and participant names and addresses. The networks were formed at the Olympia Proceedings. (CM)

Teleconferencing, as an interactive group communication through an electronic medium joining three or more people at two or more locations, can take one of three forms: audio, audiographic, or full-motion video. This multilocation technology is used in training and in conducting meetings and conferences; it works as a money- and time-saving tool.…

Suggests ways in which an international socio-economic information system could facilitate social and economic development in developing and developed nations. Claims that such a system would help researchers develop models which reflect different approaches to evaluating trends and recommending changes. (Author/DB)

Describes the goals and philosophy of the Research Libraries Group (RLG), and notes the services offered by the Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN), which uses Stanford University's BALLOTS program as the technological base of the bibliographic network. (CWM)

As the use of information and the means to find it change due to computer and communication network technology and the advancement of online computer searching, abstracting and indexing services must decide which information services they intend to supply. (CWM)

Suggests that aging related differences in mass communication behaviors can be extended to users' initial preference for newer micro-media. A survey shows that older age segments have high preference for using cable to visit with friends and relatives, perform civic and state functions, and receive electronically originated print media. (MER)

Described is the Instructional Improvement Information Service (IIIS) database which provides information concerning instructional improvement activities, including project evaluations and printed matter such as lab manuals and tests to users at colleges and universities throughout California as well as a few other states. (TG)

A study of urban frail elderly revealed an association between higher rates of social interaction and more reliance on informal aid but less reliance on formal agencies. It may well be that informal social ties block proper access to useful services rather than lead to more humane and cheaper alternatives. (Author)

Examines the economic and technological factors affecting the evolution of three bibliographic networks--RLIN, UTLAS, and WLN--and explores the role of those state and regional networks that broker OCLC services. (Author/FM)

Describes current online technology, including the physical and functional aspects of three types of networks: search service, customized service providing bibliographic files, and service center. (FM)