The MARC system which is available today must be the forerunner of a more comprehensive, interactive system of shared bibliographic information. (Author/NH)

The technology of choice to effect the humanization and economic well-being of libraries is computerization. (20 references) (Author)

Describes the applications, management, and design techniques of a mechanized library system in use at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Fourteen references are listed. (FM)

Reports the application of a microcomputer for automating the circulation system of a small public library in Oregon. (RAA)

Some recently established national programs for serials automation are evaluated from the point of view of the practicing librarian. (Author/PF)

The papers presented at this one day symposium on the subject of computer book charging are: (1) A Specification for a Computer Bookcharging System, (2) A Suite of Programs for a Computer Bookcharging System, (3) The Implementations of a Computer Bookcharging System, (4) The Effect of Computer Bookcharging on Management and (5) The Extension of…

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) integrated computer programs for journal control have been extensively revised so that all journal ordering for ORNL, Y-12, and ORGDP is handled through this system. This series of programs provide: (1) management information in the form of cost, subscriber, and title statistics; (2) seven copy purchase…

The aim of the project was to develop automated systems encompassing the functions of existing manual procedures, but only when the functions could also be surpassed sufficiently to justify the cost of automation. The housekeeping systems were to be viewed as a whole and appropriate interfaces provided between them so as to provide an integrated…

The purpose of this manual is to specify the additional steps required in the data collection process to prepare bibliographic data for conversion into machine-readable form. It is designed to aid catalogers in preparing catalog entries in machine readable form for the on-line cataloging system of the Ohio College Library Center. The rules for…

This issue on current options in the area of machine-readable cataloging and retrospective conversion highlights generation and use of machine-readable bibliographic records, editing, standards, online and batch access, keying and coding, full-service cataloging and conversion, interlibrary loan, and authority control. Profiles of 22…

1971 was a year when the practicing cataloger received some much needed help and uses of recent technological advances were tested, but no new frontiers were broached. (53 references) (Author)

This article reports on activities relating to the automation of technical processing at the Library of Congress. The master guidelines for automation of the LC core bibliographic system and several individual projects are described. (29 references) (Author/SJ)

Binding specifications are maintained on embossed plastic plates, one plate for each title bound. All binding instructions are imprinted from the plate to a set of forms. The system saves time, reduces errors, is flexible and inexpensive. A computer-assisted system produces claim letters and a claims status report. (Author/NH)