An analysis of assumptions underlying acceptance of information systems as a management tool, and some of the implications of computerized data bases for individual rights. (Author/RA)

The various applications of the Agricultural System for Storage and Subsequent Selection of Information (ASSASSIN) are outlined and the ways a single package may be used complete, or in part, or with modification are shown. (2 references) (Author/NH)

A description of the methods used by the Western Research Application Center to make the mass of technology contained in the NASA information bank available to industry. (AA)

That the value of information and, hence, the design of information systems, whether for a company, a university, a learned society, or an individual, is in the early stages of a significant change in structure is demonstrated in this paper. (5 references) (Author/NH)

The authors "briefly look at some of the dimensions of remote access and suggest some of the issues arising from its potential. (Authors/LS)

The authors advocate a systematic procedure involving the identification of: fixed parameters, variable options for each variable parameter, factors affecting a choice among available options, factors affected by a choice among available options, and the optimum sequence in which decisions should be made during the design process. (Author/MF)

The main conclusions are: the human factor appears to be the main variable in all components of an information retrieval system; length of indexes affects performance considerably more than indexing languages; question analysis and search strategies affect performance to a great extent - as much, if not more than indexing. (Author/MF)

A procedure for producing a Key-Word-Out-of-Context (KWOC) alerting tool for a specific field of information as a temporary alternative to computerization. (Author/AB)

This article describes the design, application and impact of the Fredonia facility...which combines both dial access and audio cassette check-out with a flexible approach to mediated individual station capabilities." (Author)

The purpose of this article is to acquaint business and data processing managers with areas of vulnerability of information systems and to present a security system framework upon which an organization may build and develop to suit its individual needs." Given the turmoil on college campuses, this article is particularly relevant for education.…

A description of various ways in which microfilm and the computer can be combined to help librarians give better services. (NH)

In the development of library systems, the movement today is toward the so-called "total or integrated system. Although it may not be feasible in most cases to design and install a total system in a single operation, it is shown how a series of application programs can become the incremental development of such a system. (Author/JB)

A description of the automated circulation system at the University of Dallas library. An IBM 1130 computer is used. (JB)