Discusses how microcomputers can effectively aid in the learning of filing and contribute to the overall computer literacy of students. (MOW)

Reviews problems for users created by the complexities of past practices for filing catalog cards, and describes some features of the new, more user-oriented ALA filing rules. (LLS)

Proposes a method for alleviating entry and filing problems arising from the practice of using initialisms that abbreviate full periodical titles, and, on the basis of a survey of periodical publishers, recommends using consistent entry under full form. (Author/FM)

Discusses some of the reasons for closing the card catalog or keeping it open, and suggests several alternatives, i.e., computer output micro catalogs, online catalogs, and book catalogs. Instructions are also given on how to use the AACR2 rules. Six references are listed. (LLS)

Gives suggestions on how to integrate records cataloged by the newly revised Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) into the existing card catalogs of small and medium-sized libraries where conversion to automated systems is unaffordable and impractical. (LLS)

Presents time management tips, especially for board of education members, including recommendations to realize that managing time is a skill, develop a more accurate sense of how one's time is spent, examine and reestablish goals, learn to say no, organize files and information, and master the telephone. (Author/JM)

Stresses the importance of filing and records management and indicates that the teacher must set the attitude for the class. It is vital to keep up to date with office practice changes, particularly computer records, data transmission, and miniaturized records. (JOW)

American Library Association Filing Rules (1980) are displayed in form of flowcharts, and filing operations are analyzed. Suggestions for improvement in areas of numerals, modified letters, non-roman scripts, and random filing of identical entries are made; omissions are pointed out; and some mistakes are corrected. Twenty-three sources are cited.…

Citing the confusion generated for both librarians and users that results from the Romanization of bibliographic entries written in non-Roman scripts, it is argued that a standardized solution generally applicable to the arrangement of non-Roman script entries in bibliographic control tools should be found and adopted. Such entries should not be…

Discusses the traditional alphabetical arrangement of library card catalogs and suggests this order should be reconsidered in online catalogs. Online searching in library catalogs is described; the ordering of records in online catalogs is examined; and filtering is considered as a method to order retrieved sets of bibliographic records. (Contains…

This 1974/75 survey with a follow-up study in 1980 assembles data on the management and use of vertical file (VF) collections in the 18 libraries of the City University of New York. Results of questionnaires sent to 188 reference department heads or reference librarians show that the sizes of the VF collections studied range from 1,000 to 79,000…

Discusses problems with paper storage; considers organizational requirements for storage, including access, cost, and security; describes storage options, including filing cabinets, open shelving, cabinets, carousels, mobile racking, and rotary storage; and examines paper storage as part of a records management strategy. (LRW)

Focusing on cataloging operations contingent upon public catalog usage, this article identifies necessary components of a collection access policy, discusses representative samples of policies that can be adapted to individual library practices, and provides guidelines for the development and implementation of a statement useful for planning…

This journal contains a series of articles dealing with business education generally, and courses in Ohio particularly. Included in the volume are the following articles: "Ohio Business and Office Education: FY 82," by Daniel J. Vicarel; "Making a Guest Speaker an Effective Experience," by Wilma Swearingen; "The Impact of…