Within the current climate of accountability to the public and government sectors, universities must provide clear, compelling evidence of the effectiveness of their teacher preparation programs. To accomplish this, one state university designed and piloted a Professional Education Database (PED) system to document outcomes and provide a basis for…

A look at the University of Wisconsin's system of cataloging documents which comprise a personal library, in such a way that they may be located efficiently by subject descriptors or author. (Author)

A one-time data entry system, coupled with an efficient use of the computer, which provides inventory management, distribution, and audit reporting, the ability to answer special queries, and to produce customized reports is described. (3 references) (Author)

About 200 events in the field of information and documentation and their probable time of occurrence were investigated in three groups using the Delphi Technique: tomorrow's library, technological breakthroughs in information storage and transfer, and future developments in the field. (3 references) (Author/SJ)

Describes EDP (electronic data processing) insurance, which provides coverage for such things as the loss of computer programs and accumulated transaction data, and the consequences of an interruption in processing. Discusses what is and is not covered by EDP insurance, how to plan for EDP insurance, the amount of coverage to get, and how to avoid…

This review of the state of the art of preservation and restoration of authenticity in sound recordings discusses both historical problems against the background of the development of phonography and certain aspects of the current use of audio technology. (13 references) (Author/SJ)

A description of the activities of the Documentation, Library and Archives Department of the Algiers Chamber of Commerce and Industry, which is run by a small staff on a modest budget, provides documentation services for the staff of the Chamber of Commerce and also assists other centers in Algeria. (Author)

This study proposes and investigates file ordering and retrieval techniques which, it is hypothesized, will: (a) reduce the average cost of retrieving records which satisfy a query, and (b) increase the rate of retrieval in the initial portion of the response period. (8 references) (Author)

The role of the generality effect in retrieval system evaluation is assessed, and evaluation results are given for the comparison of several document collections of distinct size and generality in the areas of documentation and aerodynamics. (14 references) (Author)

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 survey examines three commercial services which reproduce on microfiche the catalog card output of the Library of Congress. Two services which index the National Union Catalog (NUC) and the Title II depository cards by LC card number are also described. (Author/NH)

Describes how Ohio University devised computer forms that would coordinate the requirements of the university, minimize the problems of students in completing the forms, and meet the specifications of its data processing equipment. (JF)