The Ames Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) System is an attempt to efficiently place rapidly increasing amounts of information into the hands of scientists and engineers who can exploit it. It is a computerized current awareness system designed to increase researchers' literature searching capabilities by bringing to their attention…

This study proposes an information system to gather, coordinate, and evaluate longitudinal data collected periodically from students in sample groups beginning with entry into high school and continuing through young adulthood, i.e., five years post college. Its purpose would be to gain insight into characteristics of the student population, and…

Criteria to use in evaluating data processing efficiency, factors of file and record definitions, convenience of use for non-programmers, report generating capabilities, and customer support for generalized file management systems for use by the California junior colleges are indicated by the author. The purchase of such a system at the state…

In this progress report a summary of activities of the Pennsylvania Day Care Study Project is organized along the following framework: (1) design of an information management system, (2) the core analysis, and (3) exploratory studies. Activities needed in the future to accomplish goals are discussed as well as completed aspects of the project. (DP)

The purpose of the Information Exchange Procedures (IEP) projects is to create among higher education institutions the capability for exchanging and reporting that information, both financial and otherwise, necessary to calculate and evaluate costs (1) by discipline and course level and (2) by student program and student level. Most uses of…

This report primarily summarizes quantitative information on teacher training which is abstracted in the Educational Manpower Information Sources Project (EMAP). The information represents research and development documents, periodical literature, program and operating data, newspaper articles, Congressional hearings and reports, and a variety of…

Presented is the user's manual for the Educational Manpower Information Sources Project (EMAP), an information file containing approximately 325 document abstracts related to the field of educational planning. (The EMAP file is described in document SP 006 747.) (JB)

This report describes an interactive information system. It is a general purpose, free format system which can offer immediate assistance where manipulation of large data bases is required. The medical area is a prime area of application. The report is designed to serve as a manual for potential users--nontechnical personnel who will use the…

This year's annual report of COSATI contains the history, charter, and accomplishments of the committee since its inception in 1962. Agency reports are arranged by subject developments that cut across departmental lines. Significant advances in technical communications are reported, as well as some management information systems. In addition, the…

The Midwestern States Educational Information Project (MSEIP) is a combined research effort of 13 state educational agencies (SEA's) to develop and implement an integrated information system. The "MSEIP Documentation" is the result of the Project's original developmental effort during which chief state school officers, SEA staff members,…

The Midwestern States Educational Information Project's "MSEIP Documentation Supplement" is a companion publication to "MSEIP Documentation of Project Development and General System Design; Revised, June 1969." (LI 003275). The supplement starts with an overview of the MSEIP Data Control System which explains many of the…

The purpose of the present study is to explore cost-effectiveness factors that affect the choice among alternative system designs for retrospective searching services. A cost-effectiveness model that may be used to evaluate potential systems was derived, and a statement of the general magnitude of costs that the American Psychological Association…

Primary research journals and meetings have long been the principal vehicles for communicating science information within the physics and astronomy community. Both vehicles have been slowly and subtly running into major problems because of expanding sizes and goals of the community, growing interdependencies of subject areas and increasing need…

This issue of "Currents" reviews some of the recent developments in planning techniques for colleges and universities; statewide or regional planning problems are not considered. Following a discussion of planning and its benefits, the process of planning is reviewed and two case studies of planning are examined. Special attention is focused on…

This synopsis of a report prepared by a joint committee of UNESCO and the International Council of Scientific Unions contains 22 recommendations regarding the formation of a World Science Information System (UNISIST). The necessity for, and trends toward, co-operation in information exchange are outlined and the objectives of UNISIST listed. The…