This analysis of major trends in the information dissemination industry focuses primarily on educational research. Specific aspects of the provision of information services discussed include policy questions, for both government and industry; the emerging role of the information counselor; networks and government agencies for educational information dissemination; developments in ERIC, the major educational information system; management information systems; information needs and search strategies; and technological developments. The overview is followed by a bibliography of ERIC documents which is divided into four categories: (1) dissemination/diffusion, (2) information services, (3) management information systems, and (4) international and foreign information activities. (SW)