Using newspaper as a support material in distance education is a method integrated in almost every education applications. Newspapers are broadcasted monthly, bimonthly, every three months or quarterly to create a positive opinion in public, announce students' problems, produce solutions to these problems, release news related with students,…

Intended to identify essential skills for academics and students as our society comes to depend increasingly on electronic text, and to decide how, when, and where these skills should be taught, this paper begins by discussing the tools of electronic information processing, i.e., telecommunications, computers, and software. A summary of the skills…

The first books were probably the Egyptian scrolls of papyrus that provided lineal content to readers. Today (2005) the Internet technology presents the Internet lifestyle that has introduced electronic or e-books that can enrich learning experiences. E-books have an advantage over traditional books in that they offer hypertext linking, search…

The first of two articles addressing the issue of user documentation for computer software discusses the need to teach users how to read documentation. The second presents a guide for writing documentation that is based on the instructional systems design model, and makes suggestions for the desktop publishing of user manuals. (CLB)

Reviews the evolution of libraries from their 19th century foundations in bibliography into institutions providing information per se. A major advance in direct information provision, the Electronic Information Delivery Online System (EIDOS), which is under development by OCLC, is described and future prospects for librarianship are suggested. (10…

The first of two articles presents basic selection criteria for desktop publishing software packages, including discussion of expectations, required equipment, training costs, publication size, desired software features, additional equipment needed, and quality control. The second provides a brief description of desktop publishing using the Apple…

Descriptions and evaluations of 13 databases devoted to computer information are presented by type under four headings: bibliographic databases; daily news services; online computer magazines; and specialized computer industry databases. Information on database producers, starting date of file, update frequency, vendors, and prices is summarized…

Reviews nine significant publications in serials librarianship published from 1981 through 1985. Topics covered include publishing and electronic publishing, cataloging, acquisitions, and serials automation. (Author/EM)

A financial survey of the American publishing scene (estimated net book sales, expenses for publishing and marketing professional books) is followed by descriptions of the editorial and marketing processes. Practices relating to contracts, imprints, distribution arrangements, and remainders are described noting changes in contemporary publishing…

This paper narrates the three years of experience of the Banco del Libro's (Venezuela) Committee of Evaluation of Digital Formats. It describes how this institution, after 40 years of experimentation with the printed word, has made its move into the digital domain. The parts of digital formats are summarized, including: the medium; authorship…

Describes a study that suggests the perception of words while skimming a newspaper headline on a computer screen is affected by typeface, point size, screen resolution, and monitor size. Limitations of the study are discussed and further research is suggested. (LRW)

Document control is an issue for organizations that use SGML/HTML. The prevalent approach is to apply the same techniques to document elements that are applied to full documents, a practice that has led to an overlap of electronic publishing and document management. Lists requirements for the management of SGML/HTML documents. (PEN)

Discusses the capability of masters and doctoral students to create electronic theses or dissertations (ETD) that can integrate multimedia, sound, pictures, and animation. Addresses issues connected with the development of standards, copyright, and format, including SGML, XML, and DTDs (document type definitions), and provides an overview of ETD…

Argues that Hypertext (which exists and can only exist online) is very different from more traditional forms of text and represents a new medium for thought and expression. Discusses the new practice and new rhetoric of Hypertext. (RS)

Explains the truth behind the hype of hypertext and multimedia print forms. Argues that neither technology has yet hit its apex, but if nothing else, reading books in either format will encourage people to keep reading. Concludes that although multimedia and hypertext technologies are still in their infancy, the potential to revolutionize reading…