Synopses & Reviews
Review
This readable book contains eleven chapters on aspects of new information technology in relation to publishing and other means of information transfer. ... For the most part the contributions are apposite, interesting, and informative. ... The book will be useful to those involved in or contemplating publishing via the new media as well as to those generally involved in information transfer. Since the papers are thoughtful and considered, it should be useful background reading for librarians and information scientists....The Information Library
Table of Contents
Information technology and the printed word / Robert Campbell -- The importance of information in information technology / Jon Malsin -- Redesigning journal articles for on-line viewing / Maurice B Line -- Information transfer in Europe / John Michel Gibb -- Videotex in the UK : problems of public service viewdata and implications for publishers / Barry J. Witcher -- Microforms in publishing / Peter Ashby -- High quality computer printing / Heather Brown -- Human communication and information technology / Philip J. Hills -- Beyond word-processing : human and artificial intelligence in document preparation and use / Paul Lefrere -- Libraries and the new technology / Geoffrey E. Hamilton -- New technology and information transfer / Philip J. Hills.