Data Center: Opening Announcement
As of October 24th a new research library will officially be open to the public in Oakland, California. NACLA-West has turned over its research data base to the newly created...
...In addition to NACLA's collection of books, clippings and documents collected over the last 11 years, the Data Center also houses other specialized collections...
...Fees may be reduced in consideration of material contributions and/or voluntary work...
...300 file drawers of news-clips, magazine articles, research reports and other documents...
...The Data Center will also publish a bulletin on its activities, sponsor workshops and seminars and provide specialized research services...
...Fees range from a donation for one day's use to $10 for an individual annual membership and $100 for an institutional annual membership...
...It is not a lending library...
...All materials are for use on the premises...
...Visitors are requested to make appointments in advance by calling (415) 8354692...
...NACLA-West has turned over its research data base to the newly created DataCenter located in the same building as the NACLA offices in downtown Oakland...
...A reference book collection exceeding 3,000 volumes...
...Write to the Data Center, 464 19th Street, Oakland, CA 94612 for a brochure...
...More than 300 periodicals...
...The Data Center is open MondayThursday 1-5 p.m...
...Labor Labor force statistics, working conditions and union activities...
...Special requests and contract research inquiries should be addressed to the Center's Director, Harry Strharsky...
...The focus of the Data Center is on the political economy of the Americas - the U.S...
...and Latin America- with emphasis given to the following areas: Individual corporations, industries, banks and other financial institutions...
...firms...
...Non-Government Human rights organizations, foundations, lobby groups and others...
...No one will be denied access because of inability to pay...
...There is, however, a self-service photocopier available...
...Government Especially military, police, international aid, trade and monetary agencies...
...While initially the bulk of the Data Center's funding will have to come from foundations, individuals, and sponsoring organizations, users of the library are being asked to contribute to its support...
...Personalities Biographical data on corporate, labor and government officials...
...Much of the organization and maintenance of the Data Center is done by volunteers...
...Corporate information on more than 1,500 U.S...
...The Data Center's resources include: * A complete, indexed collection of over 50,000 news articles on Latin America organized by Information Services on Latin America (ISLA) dating from 1970...
Vol. 11 • September 1977 • No. 7
