The first of 2 articles on use of telecommunications in secondary schools uses a table to present brief descriptions, benefits, problems, and recommendations of 45 studies on use of online databases and computer-mediated communication. Overall trends and considerations for organizing educationally effective use of these technologies are…

Discusses issues that libraries need to understand as they attempt to deal with technological change. Highlights include the implications of information in electronic form; telecommunications and computer technology; cost effectiveness of technology; user needs and capabilities; user training; staff training; library education; and long-term…

Compares the final grades of Iowa Lakes Community College students enrolled in courses taught via interactive television in one- and two-way video remote sites with the grades of students in the same classes taught at the classroom origination site. Concludes all students had the same learning opportunities. (DMM)

Presents the transcript of an interview with the newly appointed Superintendent of Documents, Wayne Kelley, Jr. Topics addressed include the Government Printing Office's plans for future production and distribution of governmental information; the role of federal depository libraries; and the changing information environment in light of electronic…

Offers a summary view of the complex myriad of U.S. national, regional, and international standards bodies that are developing information technology standards. A classification of standards is suggested which breaks down the large spectrum of standards into functional areas of interoperability. (nine references) (LAE)

Fax-on-demand is a response application that allows callers to use touchtone telephones to access databases and other information. The information is then delivered to the caller's fax machine. Ten sidebars describe a variety of specific services. (11 references) (DB)

This section includes annotated entries for several hundred media-related associations and organizations in the United States and Canada. A list of association names organized in 40 subject categories serves as an index to the alphabetical list, which contains descriptive information on each of the organizations. Canadian organizations are listed…

In college publications programs, computer technology makes it possible to maintain editor-designer teamwork across long distances. However, although computers can cut expenses and boost cooperation, the editor and designer must still have basic skills for collaboration, understand each other's work, and focus on the desired product. (MSE)

Project Outreach, operated by the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, uses computer telecommunications to offer advanced content courses in math, foreign language, science, and the arts to gifted students in rural areas. Evaluation has shown favorable responses from participants and significant gains on a national calculus exam. (DB)

Describes accomplishments of the Global Systems Analysis and Simulation (GLOSAS) project from 1973 to the present, including a system for global peace gaming. The capabilities of interactive multimedia to link people across political and geographic boundaries for joint study, debate, research, planetary problem solving, and political action are…

This introduction to Database's annual review issue highlights trends covered in the 1991-93 reviews; lists 13 trends described as a continuation of the trends of the past 2 or 3 years; and discusses the World Wide Web and America Online's innovative development of a database that combines text, images, sound, and commentary. (KRN)

Describes the content, requirements, and pedagogy of a course in data communications and computer networks that was developed at Eastern Michigan University. Highlights include course organization; grading methods; term paper assignment; peer evaluation form for team projects; network application; and analysis and design of networks. (four…

Describes a study that investigated how CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) in the Canadian publishing and telecommunications industries acquire and use information about the business environment. Topics discussed include environmental scanning; perceived environmental uncertainty; information sources; information use in decision making; and a…

Explains the RAMA (Remote Access to Museum Archives) project, which was sponsored by the Commission of the European Communities to offer a tool to users to retrieve multimedia information from museum archives through public telecommunications networks regardless of the database type and local area network (LAN) currently used by the museum. (LRW)

Points out that purchasers of CD-ROM products do not acquire the same rights as they do when purchasing print products. Licensing terms and agreements of 12 CD-ROM producers are examined and the making of backup copies of support software, downloading, multiple use and other restrictions, and negotiating different licensing terms are discussed.…