The literature was reviewed to obtain sources of information relevant to the feasibility and utility of on-line data management systems, in support of the management and planning efforts in the research and development environment of the Air Force Human Resources Laboratory. The intended audience was middle-and upper-level management personnel.…

The Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) is revising and enhancing its data-processing capabilities with the development of a large-scale, multi-site, on-line, integrated data base information system known as the Advanced Logistics System (ALS). A data integrity program is to be built around a Data Base Manager (DBM), an individual or a group of…

The four sections of the report cover the topics of cataloging, subject analysis, documentation systems for industry and the Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) research report for 1970. The cataloging section covers the conflicts of cataloging, recall, corporate bodies, titles, publishers series and the entity name. The subject…

This program was designed to provide basic training for institutional researchers and administrative personnel from small and intermediate colleges in the development and implementation of effective information systems. Three purposes were identified: to assist participants in (1) understanding the basic concepts underlying management information…

This paper describes how Individualized Educational Programming (IEP) can match school district resources to handicapped children's needs. The process includes the assessment of the child's present educational performance, preparation of goals and objectives, appropriate instructional actions, resources and assessment criteria, and evaluation.…

Management information systems fail because they are based on the assumption that more facts are needed and they overtax computer systems. The alternative proposed here is much smaller (in data banks and dollars) than conventional systems and is designed to aid decision making rather than to build banks of facts. (Author/IRT)

In this article, the author narrates her own personal experiences in organizations where implementations were part of her job. She observes based on her experiences with implementations that no matter how successful it it, it will not be good enough--and it will cost too much. The author also cites the things that she dreads most about…

Describes the development of Interfile, a computerized data bank of sources of information on all phases of international business and trade. (Author/PF)

Briefly outlines the accomplishments, current projects, and plans of EUDISED. (PF)

A microcomputer can generate reports which allow park managers to better schedule crews, equipment and budget. Historical information on spending trends, man-hour distribution, and equipment useage are useful for reports and for justification of requested funds. Various potential uses of the computer data are described. (MT)

The ERIC system is introduced and described. Six examples of ERIC document resumes of particular interest to history teachers are offered as a sample of the kinds of information available from ERIC. (SM)

The entire article is in German with no English abstract. (5 references) (NH)

The computer program for the generation of Wiswesser Line Notation (WLN) has been extended to include polyfused rings, methyl contraction rules, chain of two ring systems, some perifused rings, some chelates, and some metallocenes. Salts and ions are also handled, but in a different manner than what is normally found. (10 references) (Author/NH)