Publications managers can control production costs, schedule jobs, and maintain correspondence, records, and inventory in more detail and in less time by using microcomputers. Four steps to set up a system are identified: define data, standardize data, create datafile, and maintain datafile. (MLW)

To implement a computer software system successfully, a college development officer must learn all about it, control its development rather than let computer center staff take control, define the system needs and elements, study software contracts carefully before signing, reorganize the office to accommodate computing needs, and make necessary…