The classification of communication activity into interpersonal and mass communication is inadequate. A third category, "medio" communication, is also needed. Examples of this third type include point-to-point telecommunication (such as the telephone or mobile radio), surveillance telecommunication, and closed-circuit television. Medio…

The Canadian Department of Communications project on teleconferencing commenced in 1972, to meet what was foreseen to be a developing federal-government need to provide improved group communications between headquarters and outlying divisions. Section one of this report presents background justification for investigating teleconferencing as a…

Examines the work done by European intergovernmental organizations on the copyright and neighboring rights problems raised by the cable distribution of television programs. Attention is focused on original transmissions, retransmission of received transmissions, and modes of administering the various rights likely to be involved in the cable…

Outlines the essential details of a computer network protocol at the application level for interchanging information between host computers in the community of libraries, book publishers, and bibliographic service centers. Control header structure is detailed, and a skeleton outline is given for 20 header field types and 15 control message types.…

There is a need to learn how communications shape the cultural and political assumptions of the world, suggests this former assistant secretary of state. Mass media is exercising more and more power in defining the emerging world political system. (LBH)

Summary of the findings of a critical overview of more than 200 microcomputer programs using PC-DOS/MS-DOS for online information management discusses software for telecommunications, conversion/reformatting, storage and retrieval of text information, and word processing. (6 references) (MES)

Discusses Japan's policy structure for its telecommunications sector, claiming that the move toward deregulation is responding less to international example and more to internal pressures from new entrants into the market. (MM)

Points out that existing communication courses can be updated and expanded to accommodate topics on the new technologies. (PD)

Presents historical perspective of technology that has affected development of information science during past 40 years and vice versa. Impact of new information technology on existing library and information services is discussed and an adjusted role for tomorrow's information scientist is advanced. Future computer, communications, and television…

Describes three popular "shareware" computer programs: PC-Write (word processing program for IBM PC and compatibles); PC-File III (electronic file system); PC-Talk III (communications program). Shareware programs are marketed at minimum profit with maximum distribution and unlimited acceptance test; are protected by copyright; and…

Describes "Mediaville Management Game," a role-playing simulation in which students write and produce spots, buy and sell time and space, and develop management skills. (PD)

Defines computer telecommunications and explains how electronic mail solves communications problems for the Youth News Service. (DF)

The potential uses of telecomputing in the education of learning disabled secondary students are described, including electronic mail, interactive one-to-one discussions, and database searches. Related staff and administrative concerns are discussed. (JW)

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.…

Discusses the educational and training applications of full motion video teleconferencing to maximize benefits for organizations using this technology. Electronic communication, cost control, improvement of productivity, and instructional development are among the areas considered. (JN)