This paper highlights some of the various resource centers that are involved with the exchange of noncomputerized data concerned with higher education. These centers are involved with the collection and dissemination of papers, exchange of ideas, and identification of knowledgeable people that can aid institutions in finding solutions to some of…

Today, with development of computerized data banks, there is an increased quantity of stored information that has relevance to problems far beyond the scope of the original study for which the data were developed. The purpose of this paper is to highlight some of the major data available and their sources. It is hoped that by describing some of…

Describes the development, operation, and evaluation of a nutrition information/resource center that operates within a university setting and provides training for nutrition education students while assisting educators and consumers. (JN)

Much of the power of the "information center" comes from its ability to effectively use fourth-generation productivity tools to provide information processing services. A case study of the use of these tools at Western Michigan University is presented. (Author/MLW)

Describes a system to charge users for instructional aids and media services. (PG)

Provides background on the European Documentation Centres (EDCs), i.e., units set up by the European Community within institutions of higher education interested in the study of European integration. Activities of the EDC network in the United Kingdom, the value and functions of EDCs in information provision, and the future outlook are discussed.…

Reports on attempts to bridge the gap between the alcohol and drug abuse community and the disability and rehabilitation community through the creation of the Resource Center on Substance Abuse Prevention and Disability in Washington, DC. The higher prevalence of substance abuse among the disabled community identifies them as a high-risk group.…

Evaluates the success of the Integrated Information Center (IIC) project at the University of Minnesota. Highlights include the functionalities of the IIC, the impact of the IIC on the work life of the end-users, and the IIC as a model for information delivery. (MES)

The European Centre for Higher Education (CEPES) in Bucharest is described, beginning with the role of higher education in national development and also considering regional cooperation, CEPES' functions, support to decision-makers, and ongoing and special activities related to information, documentation, and liaison. (Author/LBH)

The ways in which McGill University's information center meets the needs of end users by providing acquisition advice, training, consulting, technical assistance, and administrative services are described. Staffing, facilities, services, standards, policies, and long-term objectives are addressed. (Author/MLW)

To meet the growing need for immediate information to support administrative decision making, the Cooperative Computer Center, a computing consortium serving Chicago State University, Governors State University, and Northeastern Illinois University, established an Information Center. The heart of the center is its user-friendly software.…

The author lists the most frequent ways faculty members fail to make intelligent use of their libraries. (Author/PG)

An aggressive public information program pays off in terms of increased newspaper coverage. (HS)

Two functions necessary for managing a computer center (organizing and controlling) are discussed with a focus on a nomenclature that was found to be useful for identifying parts of a system and was compatible with the definitions of most operational systems. For example, it is necessary to identify files, reports, and programs used in daily…

Surveys mailed to institutions known to be active in disseminating drug information as well as colleges of pharmacy indicated that many of today's pharmacy students may not be receiving sufficient drug information training to respond to the drug information needs of other health professionals and the public. (Author/MLW)