Describes a study that was conducted to determine the filing rules used by depository libraries that shelve their documents by the SuDoc (Superintendent of Documents) classification scheme. Results are discussed in terms of creating an automated program to produce a shelf list of publications arranged by SuDoc numbers. (five references) (LRW)

The article describes the steps involved and some problems to avoid in filing materials according to AGDEX, a standardized numerical filing system for agricultural materials organized by agricultural enterprise areas and enterprise practices. (MS)

This article suggests some guidelines for the administration of the archives as a depository for the inactive official records of a college or university. Records scheduling and transmittal are discussed, as are suggestions for educating the users of such archives. (Author)

This presentation of a simplified procedure for indexing local newspapers at a small library includes a brief discussion of 23 guidelines and rules for subject heading selection and use, indexing, and filing; a group of sample cards in the prescribed filing order; and a bibliography on newspaper indexing. (SW)

Four basic approaches to the manual organization of information which concentrate on information storage and subject retrieval are described. Uniterm and Optical Coincidence are indexing systems, Keysort is an indexing tool as well as a storage and retrieval method, and Filing is used in conjunction with the above systems to store and retrieve…

The purpose of this survey is to identify and describe existing and contemplated projects in the Smithsonian Institution which make use of non-conventional means to store and retrieve information. These techniques range from electronic machine processed to a simple visual, color-coded system or a key-sort device. The 49 projects investigated were…

Response time of on-line document retrieval systems is analyzed. Linear and inverted file organizations are considered and their response times are evaluated. (Author)

Explains the organization of a cross index file system for the storage and retrieval of teaching materials. (CP)

An orgiginal plan for cataloging over 300 NTIS reports in paper and microfiche collected by Instrumentation Laboratory, Inc., is described. (Author)

Three methods of picture storage and retrieval used in collections without automatic data processing facilities are discussed in two parts. Part I covers self-indexing files which can be used for portraits, geographical pictures, things, plants, animals, and events. Part 2, will discuss individual cataloging and group cataloging. (2 references)…

Subject headings selected as a result of a compiled bibliography are given to help others working in the developmental stage of a verticle file collection on drug abuse. (NH)

A new approach to records management reduces the volume of paperwork while preserving information of value. (Editor)

Explores the differences between the filing rules designed by the Library of Congress and those of the American Library Association. (FM)

Tests the practicality of adapting the present Emory University Woodruff Library card catalog to the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules 2 by examining all personal and corporate name access points in a sample of recently cataloged titles. (FM)