Reports on a survey of the economic elements of special libraries and information centers in American industrial companies, focusing on the assessment of allocated resources, pricing behavior, cost behavior, and accounting practices of such centers. (FM)

Explores the state-of-the-art of Japanese information activities, detailing the comprehensive national plan Japan has developed. The volume of scientific and technological publications is discussed: monographs and technical reports briefly, and periodicals in more depth, including subject areas, language of publication, and accessibility to…

The work involved in planning and implementing a community information center in partnership with the community requires professionalism of the highest order and provides the opportunity for many more librarians to work as true professionals. (Author)

Defines knowledge management, particularly as it applies to government agencies, information centers, libraries, and non-governmental organizations. Topics include the dynamic nature of knowledge transfer; personal knowledge and organizational knowledge; identifying communities of practice; collaboration tools; and continuous organizational…

Describes a U.S. Department of Education program that provides information technology funding to libraries and information centers. The discussion covers grant categories, award criteria, first round results, and application details. A list of approved proposals in the categories of networking equipment, joint-use, services to institutions, and…

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.…

This theme issue includes 11 articles on public relations (PR) in special libraries. Highlights include PR at the Special Libraries Association (SLA); sources for marketing research for libraries; developing a library image; sample PR releases; brand strategies for libraries; case studies; publicizing a consortium; and a bibliography of pertinent…

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)

This reference document lists national organizations that serve as information clearinghouses, referral agencies, or legislative advocates for children, youths, and adults with physical disabilities. Many provide services directly to the individual and include peer and family support, education, and counseling. Some also support research on the…

This catalogue from the UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools provides Internet sites relevant to mental health in schools. The sites are divided into four sections. The first section, "General," contains links to the Center's Web site (http://www.lifesci.ucla.edu/psych/mh/): government (federal, state, local) sites; associations and…

From modest beginnings, ERIC has grown both as a documentation system and as a service organization. The current status of the system is reviewed in several areas: organizational structure and operation, collection strengths and acquisitions procecures, technical developments in vocabulary improvement, auxiliary reference tools, and efforts to…

The Information Center on Children's Cultures, a division of the U.S. Committee for UNICEF, operates with a reference collection of materials about children in the developing countries. (Author)

The United States Environmental Protection Agency's National Environmental Research Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has set up a computerized service system following low-cost guidelines. (Author)