The substitution information contained in automatically obtained keyword classification is most effectively exploited when: (1) strong similarity connectives only are utilized, (2) grouping is confined to non-frequent terms, (3) term groups are used to provide additional and not alternative descriptive items and (4) descriptor collection frequency…

Computer-based serials listings are a popular method by which libraries make their serial holdings available. Various kinds of union lists are examined to determine the most effective and least costly ways a library can have a list and attendant benefits for its own purpose, and also join in cooperative efforts. (8 references) (Author/NH)

The article summarizes the problems encountered at the Florida Atlantic University library in 1967 and the library's subsequent reorganization. A detailed cost study is analyzed and the Clapp-Jordan and University of Washington formulae for budgeting are described, as well as a modified formula. (Author)

The main theme of this year's annual conference of the University, College and Research Section was co-operation. The paper given at this conference by Dr. F.W. Ratcliffe is discussed at some length. (NH)

The program in documentation, libraries and archives which Unesco proposes to carry out in the next two years is briefly outlined. (Author)

The use of information systems makes possible the first step in the direction of conserving manpower, increasing services, identifying unmet needs, providing program information, and developing better planning for financing and delivering of health services. Presented at American College Health Association, Oklahoma City, 1969. (Author)

A concept of a catalog that is hospitable to mechanized descriptive cataloging is presented, together with four areas of research programs that will yield findings useful in the development of such a catalog. (Author/JB)

Describes history, operating procedures, and current activities of group of users of the University of Toronto Library Automation System (UTLAS) who cooperated with each other, the bibliographic utility, and the National Library of Canada to produce an automated authority control system, termed Shared Authority File (SHARAF). Five references are…

Provides survey questions designed to be used to gather information required in library decision-making process for selection of automated circulation system. User library profile, system profile, hardware and software profiles, interactive workload, service, staff support requirements, educational support, bibliographic/item database, patron…

Discussion of care and planning given to the implementation of an automated library system highlights informing the staff in the early stages, project management, involvement of the entire staff, the control log, time and money, where and when to go online, and implementation consultants. (EJS)

This discussion of the major issues concerning online public access library catalogs highlights types of systems, user behavior, structure of systems and user-friendly information retrieval methods (menus, fuzzy matches, prompters), and additional search strategy features (limits, browsing, truncation). Three references are listed. (EJS)

Discusses the introduction of new technologies into library activities, focusing on benefits, expectations, staff, services, comparison of situations before and after adoption of new technology, costs, funding, and economic considerations. Thirteen references are cited. (EJS)

Describes opportunities and limitations inherent in office technology advances, focusing on media conversions and equipment compatibility. Differing needs of convenience users and dedicated users, document preparers, and archivists are enumerated. Systems emerging for use within organizations are compared to systems for use in communication…