Three documents are presented which describe the Australian Open Learning Information Network (AOLIN)--a national, independent, and self-supporting network of educational researchers with a common interest in the use of information technology for open and distance education--and discuss two evaluative studies undertaken by the organization. The first document, "AOLIN, A Network for Educational Researchers," defines the network and describes its aims and policies, relationship with Telememo (Telecom Australia's electronic messaging system), development policy and operation, and membership. The second document, "AOLIN's Telememo Evaluation Project," presents the aims and objectives of a project commissioned by Telecom Australia whereby AOLIN will assess Telememo as a national service and present recommendations on ways of improving service. The third document, "A Deakin Project on Computer-Based Communications," presents information about a project designed to investigate the human, technical, and cost issues in computer-based communications used by a group of committed educators, and to develop recommendations for the Distance Education Unit at Deakin University. (KM)