Library text production and information retrieval applications require a programing language with string processing facilities. The most useful languages are SNOBOL, COMIT APL and PL/1. (Author/LS)

Discusses new information forms that promise to force changes in the information transfer process which is based on the organization, storage, and distribution of edition printed products. Roles of authors, publishers, jobbers, librarians, and users in the information transfer process are highlighted. (EJS)

Suggests means for keeping costs low for organization of input, input keyboarding, and checking input accuracy in computer-based information systems. (Author/PF)

Describes the use of a computer to publish library bulletins that list recent accessions of technical reports according to the subject classification scheme of NTIS/SRIM (National Technical Information Service's Scientific Reports in Microfiche). The codes file, the four computer program functions, and costs/economy are discussed. (JD)