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Mowery, Kay A. – 1969
The constructive phases of system design are discussed with particular reference to information systems design. A preliminary attempt is made at definition of terms and an initial organization of research presented. A synopsis of work to date is presented within the framework of three thrust areas (1) creative and intuitive design methods, (2)…
Descriptors: Information Systems, Methods, Problem Solving, Synthesis

Wasserman, Anthony I. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1980
Describes the motivating reasons for a systematic approach to the specification, design, and development of information systems, and surveys some of the methods developed to assist software specification and design. Ways that system development organizations can create and use such techniques are emphasized. (Author/FM)
Descriptors: Design, Information Systems, Methods, Systems Analysis

Chapman, Edward A. – Library Trends, 1973
A systems study or analysis is indispensible when a library faces these problems: (1) increased demands of library users; (2) increases in book funds; (3) increase in interinstitutional cooperation; and (4) inability of professional staff to realize the professional potential for creative endeavor. (42 references) (Author/TW)
Descriptors: Librarians, Library Administration, Library Planning, Methods