Describes the development of Interfile, a computerized data bank of sources of information on all phases of international business and trade. (Author/PF)

The Excerpta Medica on-line test data base of 181,653 records was found to be supplementary to MEDLINE and TOXLINE but especially responsive to searches on drug products. (Author)

Emerging technologies and networking are currently forcing major system changes. The strong trend toward networking and resource sharing among libraries is making the need for standardization more apparent than ever. (Author)

Comparison cost study of on-line literature searching, and manual and batch searching. Search effectiveness improvements and suggestions are outlined. (Author/KP)

The model circulation system outlined is an on-line real time system in which the circulation file is created from the shelf list. The model extends beyond the operational limits of most existing circulation systems and can be considered a reflection of the current state of the art. (36 references) (Author/NH)

A basic tutorial on the telecommunications equipment usable for long-distance on-line information retrieval is presented. (Author)

An evaluative user survey conducted in a special library showed the need for publicity and training in using their on-line systems. (Author/KP)

The New York Times" Information Bank is described in detail. Scheduled to be in operation in 1972, this project makes available abstracts of newspaper articles for on-line search and retrieval, combined with microform copies of the original articles. (Author)

This selective 72-item annotated bibliography presents references on information management, executive information needs, and marketing library services which were published in the late 1970s through 1982. (EJS)

Determines the usefulness of two cataloging databases in an industrial library by comparing the availability of catalog copy of the library's recent monographic acquisitions on OCLC and Inforonics. (FM)

Reports on the experimental use of MEDLINE at Oakland University in January-April 1974. (PF)

Reports the findings of the SLA Information Technology Division's survey of database searchers regarding their opinions of current system capabilities and their requirements for future developments. Factors affecting use, text searching, standardized formats, and replacing print subscriptions with online services are discussed. The questionnaire…

Provides a systematic guide for evaluation and selection of an online service vendor. Topics briefly considered include the availability of selection aids, cost, online services, system search capabilities, training services, file documentation, and complimentary services. A selective listing of database directories is provided. (Author/JD)

The role of networks in correcting inadequate bibliographic control for audiovisual materials is discussed, citing efforts of Project Media Base, National Information Center for Educational Media, Consortium of University Film Centers, National Library of Medicine, National Agricultural Library, National Film Board of Canada, and bibliographic…