The experiences in developing current awareness services for selective dissemination of information from Chemical Abstracts'' Condensates data base are described. File standardization, the weighted-term method of searching, and the algorithm used to perform the search on the CDC 6600 computer and a user survey are discussed. (2 references)…

A storage and retrieval system for chemical structures, using optical coincidence, is in use at Schering Corp. The system rapidly provides the research laboratories with structural information at any generic level. The design, maintenance, costs, and applications are discussed. (4 references) (Author)

A computer system, named CORA, has been devised for coding chemical structures by fragmentation elements. It has been used to encode Markush formulas in patents according to the Ring codes used in the Ringdoc and Pestdoc services and results in an easy, speedy, reliable and inexpensive method. (4 references) (Author)

The set reduction algorithm is based on set theory and Boolean algebra rather than the graph-theoretic approach. Time trials with a small file of organic chemical structures indicate that the algorithm can be economically used for substructure (or complete structure) sequential searches on a file containing 30,000-50,000 computer-coded structures.…

This is the report of a study accomplished in two separate parts: (1) Part I dealt with evaluation of an existing course of instruction in human relations at The Moraine Park Technical Institute, and (2) Part II dealt with the development of a proposed course of instruction in human relations for the technical institute. (Author)

Study investigates applicability to educational planning by developing a computerized interview capable of implementation by schools possessing a medium sized third generation computer. Results indicate that computers can relieve counselors of essentially clerical chores so they can devote more time to intensive student counseling. Sample…

The questions of when and how best to computerize the catalog of a large research library, and how to improve an existing conventional catalog, motivated a study of the utilization of the main catalog of the Yale University Library. The study was designed to provide a representative sample of catalog use. (7 references) (Author/NH)

Describes a West German automated scientific and technical information system based on the bauselectronic 70" system that follows the principles underlying the Integrated System of Building. (Author)

A brief look at the substantial body of computer, communication and microphotographic technologies which are available for aiding informational-retrieval processes in libraries. (NH)

Describes University of Washington TTT Project to develop certification standards and training procedures. (RT)