Adhering to the proven fundamentals and the same general structure as previous editions, this revision updates and expands the material in the text to cover the latest managerial systems and approaches. The book presents the principles of library and information center management in a conceptual framework as it examines dynamics within the…

The Management Development Program, which was designed to address the needs of executive-level administrators of higher education, is described. The program was developed by the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems (NCHEMS). Seven limitations of executive-level administrators are identified, along with the capabilities of NCHEMS…

The experience of Western Michigan University in the design and implementation of a combined information/decision support center is described. The center's design was in response to the outcomes of a long-range planning process, which helped identify unmet user needs. Three types of support were found to be required: education and consulting,…

This paper describes a series of courses in technical librarianship in Israel. Upon successful completion of these courses and the relevant examinations, students receive certification as non-academic librarians from the Israel Library Association's special educational committee. Two levels of courses are briefly described: Level A--the basic…

This paper provides a brief history of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), as well as an overview of the present status of the ERIC system, i.e., its management, technical operations, current products and services, current plans, and projected new activities. After an account of the legislative mandate that resulted in the…

Examines the objectives and structure of two-part end-user training program (classroom instruction, individualized hands-on training), which introduces scientists to fundamentals of literature searching, including both printed and online sources of scientific information. Brief history and future directions of the program are noted. Sample Amoco…

Discusses the history of educational computing in England, which started about 1970 when the government-funded Microelectronics Education Programme began. The Programme's main areas of activity are outlined and the role of the Council for Educational Technology in these activity areas is described. (Author/MBR)

Outlines the background to an analysis of information management in the Public Service Commission and describes the implementation of proposals to create better information systems and improve libraries. Progress made by the newly established Research and Information Unit is noted, including a review of government libraries. (4 references) (EJS)

California's Vocational and Occupational Information Center for Educators (VOICE), which provides instructors, administrators, and others involved in planning and operating vocational education programs with a variety of resources for improving instruction, is examined. The authors discuss access to this database, computer searches, consultant…

This ERIC Annual Report presents both accomplishments and historical perspectives, as 2001 marks 35 years of ERIC service in delivering educational research and information to the public. This annual report describes the developments in the database of educational literature, the growing variety of ERIC Web-based products and user services, and…

Examines the evolution of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC). Presents an overview of the ERIC system. Discusses ERIC's historical development, including the three "signature strategies" at the core of its historical evolution; ERIC's redesign in 1986-87, and resultant policy emphases; current status; and eight…

Argues that many ideas and practices of information science, information technology, information retrieval, search strategies, information centers, fee-based information services, linked databases, database management software, scholarly communication networks, multimedia and hypertext, and information grew out of a new "discursive…

Presents an introduction to the Internet and the World Wide Web showing what they can provide for the biology teacher. Discusses how to get connected, how to avoid pitfalls, and how to maximize the benefits from a growing global information system. Includes pointers to useful and relevant Internet sites. (AIM)

Defines the Integrated Information Center (IIC) as an emerging information technology-intensive environment which captures, integrates, and provides information resources to academic departments. Sample IIC configurations are described--i.e., expertise poor/technology poor; expertise rich/technology poor; expertise poor/technology rich; expertise…

Discusses information science needs in China and describes a specialized information program at Jilin University of Technology that was developed to prepare students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels to work at special libraries or information centers for management and engineering professionals. Courses are described, and degree and…