The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) received a year's grant from the Council on Library Resources to design and develop a library network for 17 western states. Major activities of the second quarter included: (1) hiring the project director; (2) continuing to acquire information on recent developments in networking; (3)…

Describes computerized conferencing comparing selected characteristics to those of other group communication media. Results of field trials and laboratory experiments are offered to demonstrate positive comparisons to audio and visual conferences. (JMF)

Clarifies concepts of communication and social change, summarizes some of the main notions that have been previously expressed in relation to the topic, and then critically looks at the presuppositions. Discussion includes the role of communication, source, channel, message, receiver, feedback, criticism, and conclusion. (JEG)

A program was developed at Purdue University to provide inservice education for professionals involved with handicapped adolescents. The presentations, which are distributed via the Indiana Higher Education Telecommunications System, use a teleresponse system to remote studios; a model of the network is included. (RAO)

Reviews the history of federal regulation in the communications industry, places the "Bell Bill" in some historical perspective, and relates the significance of activities in the regulatory sphere to the concerns of libraries. (Author/VT)

The development of a commercial interconnection between DATAPAC in Canada and TELENET in the United States has made international packet switching between the two countries a reality. Potential cost reducations are emphasized in discussion of how packet switching works, its advantages, and the impact of this service on Canadian libraries and…

Maryland teachers rate the Appalachian Education Satellite Program (ASEP) courses in remedial reading very highly. (JC)

The Center for Medical Consumer and Health Care Information, founded in 1976 as a community resource to encourage lay people to take greater responsibility for their health, disseminates information through their on-premises library, their monthly publication, and a telecommunications system. The initial concept and planning, goals, and…

This research study demonstrated that using a wireless system makes it possible to use the neurological impress method successfully with several students at a time. (MKM)

Describes the design and implementation of an experimental course using satellite communication via PEACESAT to analyze communication technology developments in the Pacific. (MH)

An American Observer reports on telecommunications in Finland--its history, structure, and state of the art. (Author)

This overview of developments in international telecommunications networks focuses on their importance for developing countries and the necessary interdependence of all countries. Highlights include digital technology, telephone service, packet switching networks, communications satellites, fiber optic cables, and possible future developments.…

The author defines information technology and describes the Education Utility, an integrated information technology system. The Education Utility was developed by National Information Utilities Corporation. (CH)

Discussion of factors that influence a publisher's choice of electronic and media delivery techniques; assesses use of diskettes, Bernoulli removable cartridge disks, CD-ROM, modems using dial-up phone lines, leased phone lines, satellites, and FM subcarriers. Sample data sizings are evaluated, and a cost model of electronic delivery costs is…

The relationship between various acculturation indicators and the time spent by Koreans watching television were studied. Those who had watched much television in Korea tended to do so in the United States and they tended to be more acculturated. Watching Korean language programs helped viewers to remember their traditional cultural values. (VM)