A Texas survey discloses inconsistencies in the student records that are kept and in the policies on their release. Eight recommendations are offered for improving record-keeping practices. (IRT)

Microforms are a rapidly growing, convenient, and relatively inexpensive medium for information. Media professionals should explore the entire microform field and evaluate its potential for education. (Author/STS)

Explains format of data on magnetic tape and process of reading and writing data to tape, and discusses sources of tape errors (physically damaged tape, unclean tape, magnetic alteration of data on tape, unclean or defective tape drive); correcting and/or bypassing tape errors; and care, storage, and shipment of tapes. (EJS)

An explanation of the regulation of forms, reports, correspondence, files, and records centers as required for the systematic control of active and inactive records. (JB)

Detailed examples illustrate one of the possible applications for using the computer punch card for information retrieval in qualitative historical research, suggesting a time-saving method of organization for research data. (SM)

The use of a structured system of storing information, particularly relational indexing, can lead to situations in which items would not be retrieved due to technicalities of the system. To overcome such problems a study was made of condensations with the aim of providing a series of rules to apply. (4 references) (Author/SJ)

The problems of storage and maintenance which confront the map librarian are discussed. Included are the causes of map damage and deterioration, methods of detection and correction, and suggestions of further measures for optimum preservation. Useful guides on preservation and maintenance are cited. (7 references) (Author/NH)

A review is given of doubly-chained trees for information retrieval. It is shown that the chaining steps may be of different cost depending upon whether the step is vertical or horizontal. The problem of constructing an optimal retrieval tree is formulated mathematically and a solution procedure given. (5 references) (Author/KE)

The authors envision the library of the future as part of a large network of dedicated computers, each with specialized data bases and inter-computer communications for accessing other data bases. (4 references) (Author)

The adaptability of the theory of integrative levels to a generalised classification scheme is questioned in that its hypotheses have not been adequately developed and confirmed. It is suggested that not enough cognisance has been taken of twentieth century relativistic thinking in which space-time is treated as a continuum. (14 references)…

Research supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Office of Education, Bureau of Research. Reprints from: Arthur Whimbey, Dept of Psychology, California State College, 25800 Hillary St., Hayward, California 94542.

Discusses consumer and industrial videodisc systems for information storage including cost, technology utilized, formats, and features. Reflective and transmissive laser optical systems are described, as well as the grooved and grooveless mechanical systems. Tables containing product data are included. (JJD)

Highlights the advantages of using holography for information storage, character recognition, file security systems, and other applications. (FM)

Presents tips to help PTA leaders manage the paperwork that comes across their desks, explaining the importance of making a firm commitment to two rules of paper management: (1) deal with each item as soon as it lands on one's desk, and (2) make a decision to do one of four things with the paper (act on it, pass it on, file it, or toss it). (SM)