More and more ICTM-members are taking advantage of the opportunities for rapid and relatively inexpensive information access and exchange that global computer networks offer. Email allows not only short messages to be sent within minutes around the world, but also long documents. For instance, manuscripts for the Yearbook, reports and news for this Bulletin are often received in this way. The Second Notice for the Canberra conference that appears in this Bulletin was sent by Dr. Stephen Wild from Canberra to New York by email, saving us time as well as the bother of having to type it in again.
Computer networks can also give access to useful information services.
No subject necessary. It is really quite easy, but if you are a novice network user, one of your local experts may help you in editing and returning the application. Another new resource is the Current Directory of Traditional Music. After posting the announcement that I had been appointed Chair of the SEM Electronic Communications Committee, I realized I had forgotten to thank the previous chair. Jim Kippen served through the turbulent years of getting recognition for our activities from the SEM President and Board.