This report evaluates the engineering information services provided by the University of Calgary since implementation of the COMPENDEX (tape service of Engineering Index, Inc.) service using the IBM TEXT-PAC system. Evaluation was made by a survey of the users of the Current Information Selection (CIS) service, the interaction between the system…

An educational program has been developed in the field of information science that emphasizes the design of information storage and retrieval systems for the acquisition, processing, control, and dissemination of documents. The program leads to a Master's Degree in Information Science at the University of California. Systems analysis plays a…

The objectives of the institute were: (1) to explore in general the concept of library systems and study in depth its application in a number and variety of programs; (2) to consider how the systems concept can be embodied in future plans for library development in Louisiana and provide opportunities for participants from other states to become…

The purpose of this study was to explore cost-effectiveness factors that affect the choice among alternative systems. 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 (APA) can expect in implementing and operating…

The objectives of this workshop were: (1) To provide assistance in the exploration of the technological and related issues, which include the latest techniques, methods for employment, equipment and benefits to be obtained from the application of computer-controlled typesetting and photographic composition; (2) To provide an opportunity for…

Emphasis on the information science field has grown in the past several decades because of five interrelated factors: time scale changes, changes in quantity of available information, changes in nature of information requirements, changes in importance of information sources, and an increase in the number of information processing agencies. The…

The discussion of the various approaches being taken to education in information science includes the development of specific definitions of "information,""information system" and "information science" which serve to rationalize these approaches. The result is a common core of interest to which the variety of…

The purpose of this essay is to discuss some of the practical aspects of getting systems analysis done as a way of getting decisions made; this can complement the formal methods of optimization devised for idealized decision making situations. The emphasis here is on State and Local governments. The use of PPBS at the State and Local levels is…

The report is concerned with the implementation of an on-line information storage and retrieval system for the Rome Air Development Center. This system is to incorporate techniques of automatic document classification for a large document collection in an interactive environment. Following a review of the system design, the implementation of the…

The views of theorists on Librarianship and library economy can be roughly classified into the following four groups: (1) There are two scientific disciplines existing independently: library science (with librarian activity and the library being the object of research), and bibliology (with the book, its history and development as the object of…

The symposium was arranged for the purpose of collecting, discussing and selecting ideas and experience to assist information services and their users in ensuring a more effective transfer and utilization of the flow of information. The report presents the rationale of the program, the opening address and the introductory address and digested…

IBM's Administrative Terminal System (ATS) is an effective data collection device, but its searching capabilities are severely limited. Searching an ATS document line-by-line is a time consuming process requiring slow printout speeds. A search can operate only upon 9,999 lines of text at any one time. Working storage limitations make it necessary…

Section 1 of this report argues the necessity for computers in higher education today, in terms of the objectives of the five systems of post-secondary education in Minnesota. Section 2 covers the present status of computer facilities and activities in Minnesota higher education. Section 3 contains a quantitative analysis of the needs for…

This report describes the basic objectives, assumptions, orientation and development of the Space Analysis Manuals Project. The main objective is to write and distribute a series of annuals describing methods and procedures for use by college and university personnel in planning and managing college and university facilities. One of the basic…

A study intended to provide the Defense Documentation Center (DDC) with a five-year plan for the development of improved and new microfiche products, services, and production capabilities is summarized in this report. In addition, the major findings, conclusions, and recommendations developed during the study are noted. The results of the research…