The PEACESAT project for interconnecting classrooms of colleges in the Pacific Basin was tried for the first time in June and July, 1971, between two campuses of the University of Hawaii. The experimenters found that, while classroom interconnection by satellite produces some frustrations, it has infinite possibilities. (Author)

A detailed guide to the major sources of printed broadcast legal documents. (Author)

Describes the characteristics and operational problems of optical waveguides, and concludes that the wide use of optical communications can be expected if difficulties in commercial production of components can be eliminated. (CC)

An outline of the general scope and purpose of the BBC Further Education Department, Its organization and administration. Emphasis is on the innovative role of educational broadcasting and planning for change and development. Three broad areas of further education are distinguished: programs for institutions and learning groups; courses for…

Discusses the development and operation of MEDLINE which was initiated by the National Library of Medicine in 1971. This is the first generally accessible, on-line, national and international information retrieval service, and allows almost instantaneous searching of over 400,000 citations from the world's biomedical serial literature. (JR)

Suggests an effective way of teaching French through the use of radio and television programs originating in France. (DS)

Communications technology is being used to help solve the economic and social problems of Appalachian Ohio. (NQ)

The question presented is whether a teletype service answering reference questions, verifying bibliographic citations, and referring certain questions to other agencies and institutions could be effectively provided for public and college library systems in Iowa by students in an advanced reference course in the School of Library Science. (8…

Describes some possible roles that cable television can play in adult education, some of its advantages as a communications medium, some legal aspects, and predictions for the future. (AN)

The operations of the telefacsimile network for the year 1968-1969 are discussed including the equipment used, problems involved, and costs. (Author/NH)

Reports on the Instructional Television Fixed Service (ITFS) and its use in the United States. Included are highlights of the study, discussion of the technology of modern ITFS systems, description of the National University of the Air, Inc., and some recommendations to the Federal Communications Commission. (JN)

Notes that because West and East Germans speak the same language, there is widespread listening and viewing of each country's radio and television programing. (FL)

Changes in technology and the changing telecommunications needs of students, faculty, and staff are presenting colleges and universities with two challenges: organizational and technical. An integrated campus communications utility is described. (MLW)