CODATA-UNESCO pub. International directory of data bases, numerical data research centres and information sources relating to science and technology - covers the fields of renewable energy sources, fertilizers, hydrology and water resources, nutrition, pesticides, soil sciences, etc. Bibliographys.

Data, computers, and database management systems; Data types and structures in science and technology; Database management systems for science e technology; Analysis and display of data in science and technology; Planning for database management in science and technology; Designing the database management system; Selecting a suitable database management system; Implementing and using the database management system; Integrating your system with data communication networks and to other database activities; Database management concerns at the international level.

Topics dealt with: Bioscience and biotechnology; Industry and technology; Safety and environmental protection; Geo- and space sciences; Scientific aspects of collecting and distributing data; Legal and social aspects of data dissemination; Innovations in data handling.