Paper presented at the meetings of the Midwest Conference of Political Scientists (Ann Arbor, Mich., April 24-26, 1969)

The use of management information systems (MIS) chargeback--the identification and allocation of MIS service costs to the end-user departments that have requested those services--is described. The objectives of chargeback, developing the chargeback approach, and implementation by the Georgia Power Company are discussed. (Author/MLW)

Two major Boston University computer installations--the Academic Computing Center and the office of University Information Systems--are described. Policies and priorities for information systems within the university are established by a committee and proposals for the development of new systems are approved through this committee. (MLW)

A comprehensive review of two new COBOL compilers for microcomputer systems is provided. (Author/TG)

Speculates on unanticipated effects brought about by the application of online sytems and databases to library services. Concern is voiced about the development of a technological library elite, the growth of research dependency, the limiting of the availability of books and journals, and the narrowing of serendipity in research. (RAA)

Outlines the procedures used in the creation of the Cooperative Management Information System (CMIS) at Macomb County Community College: determination of information needs, data collection, and information storage and manipulation. Discusses the use of CMIS in assessing program effectiveness. (SK)

Evaluates digital communication media in terms of two basic antagonisms of communications: vertical v horizontal and dominated v alternative communication. Analyzes four categories of digital communications in light of these antagonisms and suggests a strategy for alternatives dealing with issues of access, localism, and political and legal…

Describes an operational trial of computer-aided information processing methods conducted by a National Science Foundation program office in an effort to show that staff productivity increases with computer augmentation. (FM)

Describes the use of a word processor in preparing text for mailing personalized letters to many people. A sample program is included. (CMV)

Supports the idea that word stress and passivization mark new information. Does not support the theory that there is an information ordering in active sentences. (Author/RL)

This article explores qualitative differences in what is learned and described functional differences in the process of learning which gave rise to the qualitative differences in outcome. (Author/RK)

The present experiment was designed to seek further evidence concerning the possible role of retroactive interference in situations whereby students learn information made available in prose form. (Author)

Discusses the impact of computers on society, including computer capabilities, economic effects of computers, control and privacy, and how the computer may change the nature of work. (MLH)