Describes attempt to put counselor on a full year schedule, to enable him to update his information on students, courses, colleges, occupations, and to permit catching up on research, transcripts, handbook preparation. (CJ)

Creating an open ended placement file for each student could have many advantages: long term followup, simplified alumni service, and closer counseling. (Author)

The state of the art for document access is briefly reviewed and a reasonably far look into the future is presented in this paper. (40 references) (Author/NH)

Despite a small number of students, a limited budget, and a tight schedule, Eastern New Mexico University organized a computerized referral system that will offer ongoing benefits to employers and students, and aid the placement operation by acting as a repository for current information. (Author)

A brief comprehensive history of the internal operations of the Medical Center Library and Communication Systems at the University of Kentucky is given. (MM)

The limitations of traditional student health records are described and a pilot student tape file and computer printed working and update record are illustrated. The major applications which can be developed from the master tape file are listed. (Author)

Based on a paper presented at a regional meeting of the American Association on Mental Deficiency (Springfield, Illinois, October 26, 1967). (RJ)

Emphasizes facets of micrographics (field of information processing concerned with making and use of microforms) which influence reference activity and professional responsibilities of reference librarians. Micropublishing, available micropublications, bibliographic control, information storage and retrieval, and microform equipment are noted.…

Relates office automation to its application in libraries, discussing computer software packages for microcomputers performing tasks involved in word processing, accounting, statistical analysis, electronic filing cabinets, and electronic mail systems. (EJS)

Discusses concerns of librarians entering field of library automation emphasizing issues surrounding automated circulation control systems and online catalogs. Factors which have contributed to dramatic growth in these areas are enumerated: MARC II format, reduced computer costs, commercial vendors, scarce resources, and turnkey systems. (EJS)

Discusses the advances in and prospects of success for computerized systems, such as teletext, involving electronic transfer to the home of information traditionally transmitted through the newspaper. The new technology's effect in the marketplace, its providers, content, and potential audience are surveyed with respect to the future role of the…

Discusses a project in which a large variety of materials from the collection of the Canadian Public Archives were recorded and played back using laser optical videodisc technology. The videodisc's capabilities for preserving, storing, and retrieving information are discussed. (Author/JJD)

Covers origins, goals, executive management, and future projections of the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions, which seeks to produce microforms to improve access to written materials by Canadians or about Canada or Canadians. Production methods and the cooperative approach to bibliographic control are discussed. Four references…

This discussion of the treatment of archives in Sri Lanka outlines their historical development and notes current activities, including records administration, storage considerations, conservation problems involving poor condition of records and use of microfilming, and education of the public to make use of archives. References are provided. (EJS)

Announces the availability of grants from the National Bureau of Standards for the compilation of reliable reference data and the weeding out of faulty data. The grants are in response to the demand for data in all areas of science and technology. (Author/SA)