An effort has been made to include all writings that have contributed to, or illustrate the development of, archival principles and techniques in the U.S. The major part of the guide is organized according to archival functions, rather than according to types of archival agencies. However, writings dealing exclusively with one type of records and…

A study of computer facilities in British libraries highlighted the respective benefits and disadvantages of using the parent institution's central computer or using a dedicated minicomputer. The large computer's technical advantages include greater opportunities for sharing or buying operational software, and the availability of experienced…