The concept of information utility'' (an extensive super information system) presents a challenge to librarians. Philosophies and operations must evolve to insure the librarians' position as the information specialist capable of bringing order to the chaos of the information explosion. (Author/DH)

There is a need for the patient establishment of the operational meanings of words and also for the introduction of new meanings by carefully climbing the semantic ladder in levels of abstraction without transgressing the semantic ceiling. (WM)

A description of the Division of Educational Research Services, which has operated an IBM 1500 Computer-Aided Instruction system for the past four years. The activities of the system can be categorized into three major areas: (a) demonstration; (b) research; and (c) production. (Author)

Various aspects of computer and information science and librarianship are discussed, including the problem of foreign language material increasing in the U.S. and Canada. (SM)

Article focuses on the communication aspects of two types of information systems: computer assisted instruction (CAI), and computer based systems for information retrieval. (Author/RK)

Paper presented at the Second International Conference on Linguistics and Translation, October 4-7, 1972, Montreal, Canada. (DD)

Discusses the development and future of Prophet,'' a specialized information handling system for pharmacology research. It is designed to facilitate the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge about mechanisms of drug action, and it is hoped that it will aid in converting pharmacology research from an empirical to a predictive science. (JR)

Background information, functions, activities, responsibilities, and future plans are outlined for each of the participating centers: Documentation Centre, Ministry of Education, Cairo; National Center of Educational Communication, Washington; Institut Romand de Recherche et de Documentation Pedagogique, Neuchatel; Unesco Regional Office for…

Authors aim in this paper is to clarify technology's impact on learning and to illuminate the forces behind this impact, so that informed citizens may participate more fully in guiding a coherent evolution of the nation's strategic resources for learning. (Authors/CB)

Some salient concepts derived from the information sciences and currently used in theories of human memory are critically reviewed. The application of automata theory is proposed as a new approach in this field. The approach is illustrated by applying it to verbal memory. (Author)

Scientists find that the product of their research is not always useful in solving or even describing the public issues they are called upon to resolve. A heightened awareness of the conflicts between politics and science is called for to create a deeper sensitivity to human needs to which professionals must minister. (BL)

A computer-based accounting system keeps a documentation of investments. (Editor/HS)

The extension of network modeling to library networks provides some interesting twists of the usual models. A general library network is offered, a mathematical statement of the network problem is given, and the solution of the problem is discussed. An example of the use of the model is provided. (Editor/JS)

The significance of this study is demonstrated not only in that it identifies what exits in the present curricula in Information Science, but also in the identification of what is lacking. (Author)