Discusses use of communications software packages as a means of linking a microcomputer with other computers, endowing it with characteristics of a terminal, and still preserving many personal computer features. Required features, additional features, and books and guidebooks are noted. (EJS)

This survey of current work on data base systems is divided into three main sectors: data models, data languages, and support for data base operations, including hardware for content addressing, data base machines, and software techniques for optimizing and evaluating group expressions. A 203-item bibliography is provided. (Author/JD)

This UNISIST publication discusses issues related to the compatibility and standardization of bibliograpic records, index languages, software, hardware, and other information systems and services. Following an executive summary, definitions of terms, and other introductory material, existing information systems with common standards are briefly…