Emphasizes facets of micrographics (field of information processing concerned with making and use of microforms) which influence reference activity and professional responsibilities of reference librarians. Micropublishing, available micropublications, bibliographic control, information storage and retrieval, and microform equipment are noted.…

The authors envision the library of the future as part of a large network of dedicated computers, each with specialized data bases and inter-computer communications for accessing other data bases. (4 references) (Author)

The micrographics terms used by the National Reprographic Centre for documentation (NRCd) to index material which appears in the Reprographics Quarterly and other NCRd information system components are compiled in this thesaurus. The terms are not defined, except to note the meanings of some terms in the context of the NRCd system. Directions for…

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…

A five-year development program plan was drawn up for the Defense Documentation Center (DDC). This report presents in summary form the results of various surveys and reviews performed in selected areas of micrographics to support the efforts of the program's planners. Exhibits of supporting documentation are presented, together with a discussion…

Discusses various optical disk formats, including 5 1/4 inch and smaller, 12-inch, and 14-inch. Typical applications and factors to be considered in format selection are covered. (MES)

A new microfilm system at Ohio State University provides complete information about all of the institution's alumni. (Editor/HS)

Discusses standards regulating how information is formatted and presented to end user, emphasizing presentation of text and bibliographic information in data entry, interactive processing, information retrieval, report preparation, and library settings. Video and printed display of information are covered. Thirty-five references are provided. (EJS)

A study intended to provide the Defense Documentation Center (DDC) with a five-year plan for the development of improved and new microfiche products, services, and production capabilities is summarized in this report. In addition, the major findings, conclusions, and recommendations developed during the study are noted. The results of the research…

It is the purpose of this handbook to provide managers and their assistants with guidelines for determining where new information processing systems (dissemination, storage and retrieval) might profitably be employed in Government offices and with criteria for selecting the right methods and equipment. While the main objective is to encourage…

The goal of this manual is to describe the basic elements of Computer Output Microfilm (COM) systems as an introduction to this new systems tool. COM systems, for this report, include the input device (magnetic tape unit or on-line interface), control logic, recording unit, and standard software. Several COM systems are described to illustrate…

Testimony given by Dr. John Rothman, Manager of Information Services, New York Times, before the General Subcommittee on Education ... describes the information retrieval system of the New York Times. He describes how the system will process material efficiently and economically, store it securely and in proper order, and make it available via…

This paper describes a technical document center providing remote-terminal retrospective search capability and shows its evolution from the traditional catalog card operation. (2 references) (Author)