Describes the Network of Networks project in Latin America, the objective of which is to improve access by the end-user to existing information resources through an integrated approach to network support and development. Discusses its experiments with various information technologies including electronic communications, through AlterNex/Internet. Describes the use of electronic conferences to co-ordinate and discuss information services and product delivery, co-operative CD-ROM production, marketing and information management. Anticipates the future use of CD-ROM for full-text document delivery. © 1996, MCB UP Limited