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Download full textHayes, R. M. – 1969
The discussion of the various approaches being taken to education in information science includes the development of specific definitions of "information,""information system" and "information science" which serve to rationalize these approaches. The result is a common core of interest to which the variety of…
Descriptors: Curriculum, Data Processing, Definitions, Education
International Council of Scientific Unions, Paris (France). – 1966
The first section of this precis summarizes the general nature of the present chemical information systems of the world. The discussion is presented in four parts: (1) the primary literature, (2) secondary sources and services, (3) libraries and information centers and (4) other elements categorized as informal communications. The second section…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Information Centers
Peer reviewedMershon, Loretta K. – Special Libraries, 1980
Discusses and describes a model of an automated "catalog" of community service agencies that was created for a library information center. Topics covered include standards, bibliographic data processing systems, cataloging considerations, UWASIS (United Way of America's subject access system), and reference tools. Examples from the…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Community Information Services, Data Processing, Indexes
Massachusetts Inst. of Tech., Cambridge. – 1970
User experiments are the main theme of this tenth issue in the series of Project Intrex semiannual activity reports. This system is undergoing tests with users who are motivated by their need for information rather than an interest in the machinery by which it is stored, retrieved and presented. Test results will indicate which fields in the…
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Programs, Data Processing
SEGARRA, CARLOS O. – 1967
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT WAS TO IDENTIFY AND DEFINE THE PARAMETERS OF AN ECONOMICAL AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE U.S. ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED FOUR PHASES--(1) DATA REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION, (2) COST ANALYSIS AND SYSTEM DEFINITION, (3) HARDWARE SELECTION, SYSTEM TEST AND EVALUATION, AND…
Descriptors: Automation, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Data Processing
BUTLER, ROBERT W.; SCHOFIELD, PAULA Z. – 1967
THE CATALOGING SYSTEM, DEVELOPED FOR A COLLECTION OF 45,000 REPORTS, IS BASED UPON SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF MACHINE-READABLE INPUT AND THREE BY FIVE CARDS TO BE USED IN A MANUAL FILE. A FLEXOWRITER WITH AN AUXILIARY PUNCH AND READER IS USED TO PRODUCE THE THREE TO SIXTY CARDS PER DOCUMENT WHICH DESCRIBE IT. PAPER TAPES OF THE UNIT RECORDS, ADDED…
Descriptors: Automation, Book Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices
Lancaster, F. Wilfrid, Ed. – 1973
The papers presented are of broad scope, both from the viewpoint of approaches to cooperation and types of library involved. Major emphasis is placed on data processing within library networks and in cooperative processing centers. General overviews on library networking operations are presented. The components and configurations of library…
Descriptors: Automation, Conference Reports, Data Processing, Federal Programs
Spigai, Frances G., Ed.; And Others – 1975
Sixteen papers are presented which focus on microforms and data processing in library and information centers. Articles include discussions of cost analysis, decision making and program planning, library automation, information retrieval, indexing, cataloging, and computer services for libraries. (CH)
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
Lancaster, F. Wilfrid, Ed. – 1976
Twelve papers from the Twelfth Annual Clinic on Library Applications of Data Processing are presented here. Following an introductory paper are two articles on data bases and information sources. The fourth article discusses computer-aided information retrieval in an industrial library. Bibliographic searches is the topic of the fifth article, and…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Bibliographic Coupling, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Storage Devices
Husbands, Charles W., Ed.; Tighe, Ruth L., Ed. – 1975
This volume of Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science is limited to the text of papers accepted and scheduled for presentation at the 1975 meeting. The papers reflect the need to address and define issues in national information policy, and they examine the current state of federal-level planning and funding of information…
Descriptors: Automation, Communications, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers
