This paper discusses the theoretical problem of matching and abstraction of concepts as the processes occur in human minds, and the structures used to represent these processes for use in automated, knowledge based systems. A basic premise of the paper is that hierarchies play a crucial role in structuring knowledge and in solving problems. Data…

THE COMMITTEE ON COMPUTER SCIENCES IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (COSINE COMMITTEE) OF THE COMMISSION ON ENGINEERING REPORTS ITS EXPLORATION OF THE ROLE OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING IN COMPUTER SCIENCES. GREATER FLEXIBILITY IN ENGINEERING CURRICULA IS FELT ESSENTIAL TO MEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN SUCH A RAPIDLY CHANGING AND DIVERSE FIELD. THE MAJOR…

A collection of twenty-three lexical resources in information science, published in both the United States and Europe between 1960 and 1967, was analyzed with the purpose of tabulating the occurrence of different terms in them. This analysis, accomplished by means of a matrix generated on the IBM System 360 Model 40 computer, quantified the…

This committee report contains an overview of the role of the National Science Foundation in the federal management of scientific and technical information (STINFO), with an emphasis on understanding present activities through an historical perspective. Discussed are STINFO's functions, authorities, accomplishments, and problems. The report…

This study of the computer/user interface investigated the role of the computer in performing information tasks that users now perform without computer assistance. Users' perceptual/cognitive processes are to be accelerated or augmented by the computer; a long term goal is to delegate information tasks entirely to the computer. Cybernetic and…

The integration of Information Science into the library school at the University of Western Ontario was the theme of a talk delivered to ASIS in October 1976 and AALS in January 1977. Two problems arise in the pursuit of integration: (1) information exists in both book form and in some other form; e.g., machine readable form, and (2) theory and…

This report examines the features of computer information systems, differentiating between data files, search systems, and computer information organizations. An annotated listing is provided of those computer information retrieval files of interest to the music education researcher. This listing is divided into five categories: (1) music and…

This report of a two-day workshop on non-traditional careers in librarianship provides the text of five major presentations as well as summaries of the three alternative sessions which followed. Each of the speakers described a different type of career: (1) Alice S. Warner of Warner-Eddison Associates is an information broker; (2) Robert E. Herz…

This publication consists of a brief essay on the scientific analysis of organizational interaction and structures and a bibliography of relevant publications. The author discusses the application of mathematical ordering and analysis to the study of organizations and examines the relationship between organizational structure and interpersonal…

This book is a collection of more than 5,000 abstracts on mathematics and arithmetic techniques related to computer science and to information processing. This collection is compiled from "Computer and Information Systems" and is a continuation of a previous series of books of computer abstracts--"Cumulative Computer Abstracts." (Author/FL)

A firm proposal is made for a statement of policy on library training and education, and the utilization of manpower in libraries. This policy statement is intended to recommend categories of library manpower, and levels of training and education appropriate to the preparation of personnel for these categories, which will support the highest…

This publication contains Part I of the report by a study group dealing with the information requirements of the scientist, technologist and technician in Canada. These include such things as economic, statistical, and engineering data, medical and pharmaceutical information. In examining the many facets of the creation, handling, and use of…

The universities' need for knowledge is expanding with the knowledge being created, but the need is for knowledge to be readily available, not for it to be permanently stored on each campus. To accomplish this entails dedicating existing libraries to the service of all universities through interlibrary loans, extending interlibrary cooperation to…

International organizations concerned with information handling are working toward the adoption of compatible procedures and the eventual development of information networks capable of identifying and retrieving any published information from any country. Canada depends heavily on foreign information and technology, and uses various foreign…

A number of large information systems operating in countries other than Canada were investigated. Some of these systems or combinations of them can be used as models for pilot applications in Canada. Some research and considerable development are required, however, to enable them to meet specific Canadian requirements. To create regional and…