Discusses and describes a model of an automated "catalog" of community service agencies that was created for a library information center. Topics covered include standards, bibliographic data processing systems, cataloging considerations, UWASIS (United Way of America's subject access system), and reference tools. Examples from the…

Describes a selection and acquisition procedure for identifying potentially relevant serial titles, focusing on a specialized collection in the area of health care systems. (Author/FM)

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)

Describes organizational issues of the Integrated Information Center (IIC) at the University of Minnesota, the technological structure of the IIC, and the services which it offers for faculty in identifying, retrieving, and organizing scholarly information. (JAK)

Based on information provided primarily by two existing state-based information services, this handbook presents a clear, practical look at possible activities, procedures, and requirements of search services for educators. Descriptions of the two services that serve as models--Oklahoma's Sooner Exchange for Educational Knowledge (SEEK) and Texas'…

Describes the new service model of the Resource & Information Center at Harcourt, Inc., which was charged with developing and publicizing library services that would empower end-users. Includes tips for purchasing online databases, guidelines for developing content that will draw people into the company's intranet or Web site, and top 10…

Project SEIC (State Educational Information Center) was funded to increase the demand for and use of educational information, especially ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) information, and to make more cost effective delivery of information services. To accomplish these goals Project SEIC first assessed the state-of-the-art of…

Project SEIC (State Educational Information Center) was funded to increase the demand for and use of educational information, especially ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) information, and to make more cost effective the delivery of information services. To accomplish these goals, Project SEIC first assessed the state-of-the-art of…