Discusses costs of data collection, collation, retrieval, dissemination, use and removal. Proposes a normative framework for setting budgets, evaluating and matching the costs and benefits of information. (Author)

Compares the various methods of copying and duplicating documents: dye-line copying, thermography, electrophotography, spirit- and offset-duplicating, stencilling and microfiche and discusses risks of investment, running expenses, quality, costs of copies and their durability. (Author)

Guidelines for cost cutting and better cost control in four school administrative operations. (RA)

A market survey was conducted to determine the cost effectiveness of translating any foreign-language biomedical periodical on a regular cover-to-cover basis. The results of the survey suggest the continued translation of individual articles on a demand basis instead. (MM)

This article outlines one procedure that can be used for computing projected salary costs. (Author)

A comparison of various environmental control systems based on cost, reliability and ease of operation. (Author/MF)

The ideal training system recognizes that most performance problems are execution problems: lack of feedback, task interference, or punishment--and rarely motivation. As an initial place for study, the ideal training system works backward from company profits to choose areas contributing most to profit. (EB)

Argues against cost efficiency as justification for using draftees or volunteers as teachers in military dependent schools. (LR)

A mathematical model is used to justify having the Library of Congress do as much as possible of all the original cataloging for U.S. libraries. It is suggested that the potential savings due to decreased duplication of effort by local libraries could easily justify the use of a computer system at LC. (Author/JB)

Guidelines for building owners to use in determining if a building is a financial asset or a liability. (MLF)

Explains the advantages of using second-class, nonprofit postage mailings for college publications, rather than third- class mail. Explains the regulations concerning second class mailings. (DMM)

The use of contractors for the performance of maintenance duties in parks and recreational facilities is recommended as a legitimate tool to improve productivity or upgrade quality. An example of the use of contracts is provided. (CJ)