This study aims to contribute to the understanding of the library occupation and its capacity to accommodate to several pervasive changes now confronting the field, including moves toward professionalization and unionization, and reorientation of its service role toward working-class clients, and preparing itself for computer-inspired automation…

This report was prepared in response to a need identified in the "Provisional Long-Range Plan" of the Wisconsin Coordinating Council for Higher Education (CCHE). The findings of an advisory committee were used as the basis for recommendations in three areas: (1) technology and interinstitutional cooperation, (2) library resources and (3)…

Scientific and technical libraries represent a fundamental link in a complex information storage and retrieval system. The handling of a large volume of scientific and technical data and provision of information library services requires the utilization of computing facilities and automation equipment, and was started in the Soviet Union on a…

This library automation style guide lists specific terms and names often used in the library automation industry. The terms and/or acronyms are listed alphabetically and each is followed by a brief definition. The guide refers to the "Chicago Manual of Style" for general rules, and a notes section is included for the convenience of individual…

Recommends the establishment of a national bibliographic center for public libraries as an alternative source of cataloging. (PF)

The major provisions of the International Serials Data System and International Standard Bibliographic Description for Serials are presented and related to present rules of entry for serials as detailed in the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules. (Author)

The advantages of computerization in classifying photographs and slides are demonstrated. (PF)

Surveys the most recent developments in the complete revision or reform of the Universal Decimal Classification. (Author/PF)

Careful attention to the selection of an appropriate microformat and viewing equipment can successfully extend the effectiveness of computer output microfilm to include patron-use library automation applications. (Author)

Variety-generator approach seeks to reflect the microstructure of data elements in their description for storage and search, and takes advantage of the consistency of statistical characteristics of data elements in homogeneous data bases. (Author)

Software, hardware, procedural, and operational components of the California State University and Colleges systemwide approach to library automation are reviewed with specific emphasis on the time periods involved, the phasing of implementation, and finally, the costs and benefits anticipated from this project. (Author)

Reviews some of the uses of computers in libraries and encourages librarians to learn to program in COMIT or SNOBOL. (PF)

The elimination of routine and repetitive tasks by computer arrangement and display can result in clear and identifiable time-savings of library personnel. (Author/PF)

Reducing the difficulty and expense of acquiring textual material in machine-readable form by use of the IBM MT/ST typewriter and tape converter is discussed with the production of "World Aluminum Abstracts" presented as a typical application. (Author/PF)