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Duncan, Joseph W. – Library Trends, 1982
Overview of the federal statistical system covers the central coordinating office, data access policy, "Directory of Federal Statistical Data Files," and effect of technology on data use. Source documents which aid in assessing social statistics are listed. A sample abstract from the directory and six references are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Federal Government, Federal Programs

Kim, David U. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
OCLC-MARC subscription service tapes can be used as a convenient source of statistical data for collection management. New acquisitions can be analyzed using monthly and annual cumulative tapes to obtain numbers of new titles added by subject, types of material, text languages, and intellectual levels. There are three references. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Data Collection, Library Acquisition