The study of the contribution of linguistics to the non-quantitative methods of document processing used in information science is the subject of this article. These methods are divided into two broad groups: tabulation (linguistics units extracted from natural language) and interpretative (syntactical and/or semantic analysis). (100 references)…

An important factor to be considered in applying clustering techniques to information storage and retrieval problems is the use to be made of the resultant groupings. An examination of cluster criteria differentiation as a function of purpose may be fruitful in the exploitation of clustering techniques. (12 references) (Author/KE)

On the premise that the dynamic and heterogeneous nature of information requirements in today's world calls for a new approach to information science education, a curriculum involving a truly generalist approach at the undergraduate level and a work-study program at the graduate level is proposed. (2 references) (Author/KE)

Physically disabled homebound persons, infeasible for conventional vocational rehabilitation programs, can competitively be productive within their homes in information technology. (Author/JA)

Describes the use that may be made of data derived from the pattern of citation of scientific journals in determining editorial policy for journals, acquisitions policy for libraries and individual scientists, and science policy by governments. (AL)

An informal survey was conducted, tapping the opinions of scientists doing research related to the features that should or should not be included in the man-machine interface of interactive bibliographic search and retrieval (IBSR) systems. An analysis of the responses showed a significant level of agreement concerning interface features. (2…

The plain fact about information science...is that its practitioners do not know what they are talking about and are unable to describe the product they are trying to produce. (16 references) (Author)

The role of the humanities, as it relates to library science, is examined. Librarians are encouraged to utilize automation to free them for their central position in the information transfer process. (MF)

A brief account of the design and implementation of the first full-time one-year post-graduate course in science information work in Israel is presented. (Author/AB)

Discusses the format and use of a new data matrix, suitable for standard use, for computer storage and processing of biological taxonomic data. Includes codes for dichotomous, multistate, and quantitative characters, as well as codes for documentation and data reliability. (AL)

Comments on problems encountered when attempting to devise international standards for training of archivists and record managers, i.e., problems of cultural, linguistics, and administrative discontinuities between major regions of the world, and questions of harmonizing archival training with that of other information workers. Curriculum…

Suggests the adaptation of general systems methodology to the design of information technology transfer mechanisms as a way of aiding the scientific and technical achievements of developing nations. Twenty-seven references are cited. (FM)

Describes the characteristics of SPEAKEASY, an interactive computer language, and explains how it can be incorporated and used in information science courses in library schools. General headings include SPEAKEASY descriptions, comparison with other languages, functional usage of SPEAKEASY (text creation, editing, programming), and special…