This article focuses on storage models for libraries, first considering the Dewey classification system from this perspective and then summarizing more current research carried out under the direction of the author with a grant from the National Science Foundation. (33 references) (Author/NH)

A RETRIEVAL MODEL WAS DEVELOPED FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE BASIS OF VARIED WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES. THE MODEL IS BASED ON SHANNON'S COMMUNICATION MODEL BUT IDENTIFIES THE WOULD BE READER, OR DESTINATION OF RECORDED MESSAGES, AS THE ACTIVATOR OF RETRIEVAL SERVICES. TWO MAIN…

Part I presents an initial review of the literature pertinent to the research problem. The literature review has two divisions. In the first division, the previous works relating to systems analysis studies of libraries or information storage and retrieval systems are reviewed. The second division includes the review of literature pertinent to the…

The 266 items cited include material published since July 1960, organized in the following ten groups: (1) general discussion, and feasibility; (2) statewide electronic data processing (EDP) systems; (3) EDP in local governments; (4) intergovernmental EDP systems; (5) EDP in the planning agency; (6) data banks and information systems; (7) computer…