The authors describe the National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities supported by the IBM Corporation. The center acts as a clearinghouse, providing information about computer technology available in the United States to help disabled persons live normal lives and hold jobs. (CH)

Three articles discuss aspects of corporate information systems: (1) "Packet Switching Networks: Worldwide Access to Corporate Datafiles" (Kurt O. Baumgartner); "Classified Documents in the Corporate Library" (Patricia M. Shores); and "From Library to Information Center: Case Studies in the Evolution of Corporate…

Discusses the history and enforcement of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) along with recent legislative efforts to restrict its use. Examines FOIA guidelines and presents instances in which they have been denied. Urges continued support of the original FOIA legislation. (GEA)

Provides names and addresses of information centers around the world that work in the area of primary education. (FL)

Overview of federal collection of health statistics highlights federal budgets; the National Center for Health Statistics (role, periodicity report); vital statistics (surveys of physicians, hospitals, nursing homes); household surveys (National Health Interview Survey); and proposed reorganization of the Office of the Assistant Secretary of…

An effective campaign organized by members of a local regional user group influenced the staff of a large federal organization and resulted in the development of strong communication channels. (Author)

Work request statistics have been tracked at the Praxair Information Resource Center (IRC) for nearly a decade. After a gradual and steady increase of work requests over the years, the work requested of the IRC reached a plateau in 1999 that lasted approximately 1 year. Work request statistics during the winter of 2000, however, indicated a shift…

Briefly describes the location and contents of 18 library collections on women and their contributions to society. (RB)

A description of the Science Library at the University of Sherbrooke, that contains interchangeable furniture, a flexible floor layout and air-cushioned, moveable bookshelves. (Author/PG)

The Learning Library at Mount Royal College features 6 Resource Islands scattered throughout the library that decentralize library and media services and make for optimum accessibility of library resources. (Author/PG)

The institute, established in 1968, is a multinational organization for education in management at the post-graduate level. Its library, with five staff members, now has 4,000 volumes and receives 300 periodical publications: it should eventually become a Central American business and economic management information and research center. (Author/SJ)

Article describes the aims and objectives of the Flintshire Educational Technology Centre, the operation, facilities and the staffing. (Author)

Describes a permanent national center for curriculum and teaching strategies. (PG)

A description of teacher resource materials recorded on keysort cards for easy retrieval and organization. (CP)

A description of the activities of the Documentation, Library and Archives Department of the Algiers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is run by a small staff on a modest budget, provides documentation services for the staff of the Chamber of Commerce and also assists other centers in Algeria. (Author)