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Cimbala, Diane J. – College and Research Libraries, 1987
Discusses the growing similarities between academic libraries and computing centers and proposes an organizational model for the union of the two into an information services center. The administrative and personnel implications of such a union are addressed. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Change, Administrative Organization, Higher Education

Forgionne, Guisseppi A. – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Presents an organizational strategy for effective delivery of required computer technology to management. The nature of the technology is identified, the relationship between technology and information resources management is examined, and the shortcomings of traditional systems approaches are discussed. (24 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Decision Making, Delivery Systems, Information Centers, Information Technology
Roderer, Nancy K.; And Others – 1983
This study describes the use and value of the major information products and services provided by the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC). These products and services include technical report distribution on an on-demand basis and through the Automatic Document Distribution (ADD) program; secondary information dissemination through online…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Databases, Federal Programs, Information Centers

Broadbent, Marianne; Grosser, Kerry – Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, 1987
Describes a study that examined continuing professional development activities, needs, and aspirations of Australian special librarians and information center managers. The extent and nature of organizational support, educational activities and professional involvement of those interviewed, and participants' perceptions of present and future needs…
Descriptors: Educational Background, Financial Support, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
King Research, Inc., Rockville, MD. – 1984
This document reports in three volumes the results of a series of surveys designed to: (1) determine what contribution intermediary information transfer organizations such as libraries and information analysis centers make to the value of information; (2) assess the value of two somewhat different software information analysis centers and the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Centers, Information Dissemination
McClure, Charles R.; And Others – 1987
This report describes a project which assessed the feasibility for the design and implementation of a Center for Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Transfer in the Central New York region, and to lay the groundwork for cooperative projects among Syracuse University (SU), Central New York libraries, regional businesses, and area governments…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Economic Development, Feasibility Studies