Discussion of information and misinformation about integrated online library systems highlights capabilities and functions that should be offered by an integrated system, practicalities of purchasing a system, visions versus reality, library versus information automation, origins of integrated online systems in the 1960s and 1970s, and future…

Each of the components of subject authority control in the Canadian context are discussed. The present stage of development of the National Library's plans for integrating the components into one automated subject authority system is also explored. (Author)

PEARL (Periodicals Automation, Rand Library) was established as an automated periodicals control system. Its objective is to facilitate the precessing, routing and control of the library's periodical subscriptions and holdings. The system became operational in November 1969. The manual Kardex System was completely eliminated in December 1970. (17…

To expand the present inadequate range of controls, reprinting and microfilming of existing indexes, catalogs, and inventories are proposed. The role of automation for control of research resources, including retrospective as well as current materials, is described. (109 references) (Author/NH)

A report on the Orange County library system, focusing on the technical details of its Book Inventory Building and Library Information Oriented System called BIBLIOS. (LS)

There are two principal aspects of automation: the theoretical, or systems area, and the practical or production side. This paper outlines the lessons learned and the problems encountered in planning and implementing an automation program. (Author/NH)

The author maintains that the first concern of any library is to determine the information needs of the users it serves and to then consider technology to meet these needs rather than fitting library services to technological devices installed without information objectives in mind. (AA)

Highlights of the Processing Department's activities in the sixties are supplemented by statistical comparative tables showing the growth from 1960 to 1969. Following the highlights, is the Department's 1969 annual report. (MF)

Forecasting is becoming increasingly automated, thanks in large measure to the computer. It is now possible for a forecaster to submit his data to a computation center and call for the appropriate program. (No knowledge of statistics is required.) (Author)

The mechanized circulation routines of an aircraft company have reduced operating costs. (AB)

The article argues two main points: (1) make decisions about library automation in the context of competent organization, management, and planning; and (2) lay a sound foundation for automation by completing a step-by-step sequence of tasks. (Author/NH)

An experiment using a computer to assign content designators to unedited machine readable bibliographic data to create MARC records is described. (Author)

In critically reviewing these opposing views of the social and economic effects of automation and cybernation, the author attempts to bring some current myths into clearer focus, and thereby encourage more responsible attitudes. (JB)

Described is a custom designed television automated switching system that is significantly less expensive than comparable commercial equipment. (LS)