Describes an online library catalog in which bibliographic references have been compiled by simply transcribing the descriptive data found on the title page and elsewhere on the documents, and discusses the wider implications of the use of natural language descriptions without modifications. Eleven references are listed. (FM)

Describes the creation and integration of a microfiche catalog into an online computer system for bibliographic control in a university library. Results from two experimental tests are described which demonstrated the feasibility of the system, and costs and operation times are evaluated. Tables of data are included. (Author/BK)