The operation of the Marine Education Materials System (MEMS) is described. (CP)

An explanation of what information is and why it is important that each nation develop policies for its effective use is followed by the author's view of emerging U.S. information policies. (Author/MBR)

Examines the prospects for the use of computers in solving linguistics problems and discusses questions of linguistic theory which relate to the functioning of a language within the communicatory system of "man-machine-man." (EJS)

Partial pictures facilitated performance when presented with verbal information, but not when presented with the test questions. Sentence repetition facilitated performance only on questions presumed to reflect relatively shallow information processing. (Author/STS)

Expands the notion of problem by creating a pluralistic theory of problems that embraces both the limited concept created by the information-processing school and an epistemic concept of problem. (JAD)

Through survey research, data were obtained about the tasks performed by administrative support workers who use information/word processing equipment and related technology. Findings support a redefinition of administrative support occupations and resulted in the development of the "Information Processing Specialist" catalog of job-relevant tasks.…

Discusses the general characteristics and problems of handling Sino-Japanese characters for bibliographic purposes, and describes features of Japanese databases, including requirements for database production, storage, searching, and retrieval of information stored as kanji characters. (9 references) (Author/CLB)

Describes traditional legal information retrieval systems--Juris, Lexis, Westlaw--and several new rule-based, knowledge-based, legal knowledge reasoning, and analytical legal information systems--Waterman and Peterson's Legal Decisionmaking System, Hafner's Legal Information Retrieval System, McCarty's TAXMAN, and the deBessonet representation of…

Introduces three articles that identify various types of database management programs, discuss their basic features and some typical applications and present a table of the leading programs available; profile several companies that are utilizing database management systems; and illustrate several unusual home applications for hobbyists. (MBR)

Identifies essential database management terminology and groups the various types of database management programs into three basic categories for discussion of basic features, typical applications, and costs. A table of the leading programs available in each category includes the manufacturer's name and address, hardware requirements, and price…

Reports on study analyzing 13 abstracting and indexing (A&I) operations in order to ascertain those steps in specific processes that added value (i.e., were of benefit to user in making choices from information displayed). The user-driven/value-added model and a summary of value-added processes in A&I services are highlighted. (11…

Investigates preschool children's ability (n = 30) to discriminate age, and subject's use of different facial areas in ranking facial photographs into age order. Results indicate subjects from 3 to 9 years can successfully rank the photos. Compared with other facial features, the eye region was most important for success in the age ranking task.…

A computerized tracking system--management tool for annual, capital, and deferred giving programs--is described. Southern Methodist University's efforts to document interaction with major donors by listing the events they attended, letters they wrote and received, personal visits, etc., are discussed. (MLW)

Attempts to apply a chronometric analysis to the tendency of the visual modality to dominate conscious judgments about the presence and location of objects. (Author/RK)

A training program was developed to teach secretarial level personnel to operate a teleprocessing computer system. (JY)