Describes the latest developments in automated circulation systems and the turnkey system in particular. Trends include greater functional integration, improved user interfaces, and shared facilities. The role of bibliographic utilities is briefly explored. (Author/RAA)

An operational computerized system used by the University of California, Santa Barbara Libraries produces listings of bibliographic data about items in collections where full cataloging treatment is not considered justified. (Author)

The on-line acquisition program (LOLITA) in use at the Oregon State University Library is described in terms of development costs, equipment requirements, and overall design philosophy. (Author)

Presents five brief papers that touch on the role of the computer center, sources of conflict, and basic incompatibilities in the relationship with the library. Also discussed are developmental operating difficulties, negotiation of continuing relationships, and the need for tolerance and mutual respect. (Author/RAA)

A synopsis of the third progress report provides an overview of RECON production, format recognition, research titles, microfilming and investigation of input devices. (AB)

The ratio of titles selected to titles read from the cumulative file is the most significant determinant of cost and an effective formula for limiting the growth of the file must be developed for an economical system. (AB)

Presents a use study of library materials to emphasize the need for an "access" philosophy of providing library service. Other topics considered in this "forecast" include resource-sharing library networks, network topologies, and library and network functions. (Author/JD)

An operating SDI service which utilizes weekly MARC II tapes is described. (AB)

Talents of personnel needed in the design team, their qualifications and organization, attitudes, and communication and documentation, important for effective teamwork are discussed. (AB)

The history of library computerization from its initiation in 1954 to 1970 is described. Approximately the first half of the period was devoted to computerization of user-oriented subject information retrieval and the second half to library-oriented programs. (Author)

This is a synthesis of the second progress report submitted by the Library of Congress. An overview of the progress in the following areas is given: production, Official Catalog comparison, format recognition, research titles, microforming and investigation of input devices. (MF)

A comparative analysis of the time and cost to a library of providing on-line searching services without charge, or for a fee, is presented. (Author/KP)

Cable technology, the regulatory framework, and the cable industry's economic situation are examined. It is proposed that libraries engage in informational activities using the cable which are different from those presently undertaken. (Author)

A model to calculate the costs of automated cataloging systems based on cataloging copy in a system's data base is developed. The costs derived by the model for two systems, OCLC and BALLOTS, are compared to the costs of an existing manual system. (Author/KP)