Among other improvements in chemical nomenclature used in the Chemical Registry System, Chemical Abstracts Service intends to standardize the fundamental principles for naming cyclic structures so that procedures for the derivation of ring names can become more amenable to computer generation and translation. (Author/NH)

The problem-solving efficiency of different organization structures is discussed in relation to task requirements and the appropriate organizational behavior, to group adaptation to a task over time, and to various group characteristics. (LN)

The coordinator of information systems at the Library of Congress and his assistant describe the application of computer technology to the library's current automation goals. (AA)

The on-line acquisition program (LOLITA) in use at the Oregon State University Library is described in terms of development costs, equipment requirements, and overall design philosophy. (Author)

Proper name matching schemes are reviewed and an updated version of these schemes is tested on a suburban telephone book. (Author/AB)

The information explosion has been blamed for the backlogs in libraries and information centers. Preliminary experiments reveal extensive dual publication between technical reports and journal articles as well as dual indexing and announcement. Methods of decreasing dual publication are suggested. (Author/NH)

Reported is an exploratory venture summarizing cooperative work of a university computing center and a university counseling center in developing a methodology for storing interview material in narrative form. Steps in the development of this facility is related to an ongoing study of student development. (Author)

Twenty-five 2-year-olds were observed in free-play and problem-solving sessions. It was concluded that sustained involvement with toys was positively related to response times in conflict situations and negatively related to motor activity. (MH)

Research supported by Grant HD 03045 from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, U.S. Public Health Service.

Discusses the information explosion as it relates to the emergence of the information handling capability explosion, or the use of computer technology, citing library network online databases as evidences of information control. (EJS)