Presents a state-of-the-art review of automated text-editing systems capable of more efficiently and effectively producing typewritten documents in libraries. Emphasis is placed on equipment configurations, recording/storage media, basic and special editing capabilities, and present and future trends. (Author)

Discusses the state of library automation and the benefits and dilemmas of available operating systems. Presents an overview of six vendors selling online library systems (Ameritech, Endeavor, Data Research Associates, Sirsi, Innovative Interfaces, and Ex Libris). Provides sales figures based on the "Library Journal" articles published during the…

Presents factors for librarians to consider when decision-making about information retrieval. Discusses indexing theory; thesauri aids; controlled vocabulary or thesauri to increase access; humans versus machines; automated tools; product evaluations and evaluation criteria; automated classification tools; content server products; and document…

THIS PLAN FOR AN AUTOMATED PERIODICAL SYSTEM DEMONSTRATED THAT AUTOMATED RECORDKEEPING IS DESIRABLE AS WELL AS FEASIBLE. BASED ON AN IBM 1620 COMPUTER (A PUNCHED-CARD READER AND PUNCH, A PAPER-TAPE READER AND PUNCH, A LINE PRINTER AND TWO MAGNETIC DISK DRIVES), THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO GIVE A WEEKLY HOLDINGS PRINTOUT, A WEEKLY CLAIMING REPORT, A…

A MECHANIZED CIRCULATION SYSTEM CURRENTLY IN OPERATION AT LEHIGH UNIVERSITY HAS PROVEN TO GIVE RELIABLE CONTROL OF CIRCULATION ALTHOUGH IT HAS NOT SAVED ON OPERATING COSTS. WHEN THE STUDY WAS UNDERTAKEN TO DETERMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF CHANGING FROM THE PREVIOUS MANUAL SYSTEM TO THE CURRENT ONE, THE LIBRARY WAS SERVING A STUDENT BODY OF 4500…

Report on success of a fully automated circulation system, part of a total system concept which considers all aspects of library operation, in a branch of the Boulder (Colorado) Public Library. (JS)

The purpose of the conference was to investigate the implications of new technologies for library architecture and to use the findings in planning new Library Research Facility for the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The first half of this document consists of reports prepared by six consultants on such topics as microforms, computers,…

The report serves as a guide and manual to the Central Lane Planning Council's (CLPC) planning library and describes representative planning library material retrieval systems which are adaptable for use by public and private planning agencies. CLPC library policy and administrative procedure are outlined in the report. Material storage and…

Examines the use of automated storage and retrieval systems in industry and in libraries. Highlights include intellectual content; and a system being built for the University of Nevada Las Vegas that takes into account selection criteria, limited stack space, and storage of federal depository materials. (LRW)

Sixteen papers are presented which focus on microforms and data processing in library and information centers. Articles include discussions of cost analysis, decision making and program planning, library automation, information retrieval, indexing, cataloging, and computer services for libraries. (CH)

Examines present and future usage of computer services in libraries, including information storage and retrieval and circulation and inventory control. (MK)

THE PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE WAS TO ACQUAINT LIBRARIANS WITH EXISTING MECHANIZATION PROGRAMS IN TEXAS LIBRARIES AND WITH EXPERIMENTATION AND PLANNING BEING CARRIED ON. SEVEN PAPERS ARE INCLUDED, TWO BY AN IBM REPRESENTATIVE AND FIVE BY TEXAS LIBRARIANS. THE TWO PAPERS BY DONALD H. KRAFT, IBM REPRESENTATIVE, ARE "A 'TOTAL SYSTEMS' APPROACH TO…

Utilization of the computer to assist library information processing and retrieval is discussed. Problems associated with computer application and discussion of existing information services utilizing computers is included. (JG)

This book is the final report of a two year research project. It offers a thorough discussion of the potentialities and limitations of computers for library application. A general treatment is presented of the whole library as it may be in the future. Emphasis is given to the usefulness of the computer as a device for ease of transmission of…

The project's second year (1967/68) was devoted to upgrading the computer operating software and programs to increase versatility and reliability. General conclusions about the program after 24 months of operation are that the project's objectives are sound and that effective utilization of computer-aided bibliographic data processing is essential…