A primer on information science introduces the study of how information is transmitted to the person who needs it and how it is later stored and retrieved. Beginning with the history of information as it was used by early man, the booklet summarizes the rapid development of new information technologies, with illustrations and in terms that can be…

Developments and trends in various technologies relevant to library usage are examined for new insights and perspectives into the future of library technology. (Author/AB)

A course was developed as part of the Catholic University of America's Continuing Library Education Project, which was designed to provide present or future library administrators with an understanding of the issues and techniques involved in library automation. The course also can be used by individuals or study groups who are analyzing the…