The injection of technology into the postal system created the need for a comprehensive training program for installation and maintenance of computer-controlled machines. (DS)

Before attempting to standardize content designators for the international exchange of bibliographic data in machine-readable form, it is necessary to agree on certain basic points. Described are obstacles to international interchange of bibliographic data, scope of concern, and definition of terms in the concept of content designators. (9…

A computer-based system to produce listings of topical subject terms and geographically subdivided terms is described. Conversion, operation, problems, and costs of the system are presented. Program and data characteristics are illustrated with record layouts and sample listings. (5 references) (Author)

Transferring records to tape in libraries may be infringing on Canada's copyright laws. (PG)

General areas covered in this review include: micrographics, cataloger's cameras, binding, photocopiers, conservation of library materials, automation, and audiovisual equipment. (Author/SJ)

Automatic typewriters and dictating equipment, called word processing'', require some changes in office education courses. (MF)

Criteria used by the Information Services Department in deciding on the feasibility of proposed computer applications are reviewed. Natural trends in the development of information systems are described. Suggestions are made for increasing the probability of developing a successful application and for insuring that subsequent applications will be…

1971 was a year when the practicing cataloger received some much needed help and uses of recent technological advances were tested, but no new frontiers were broached. (53 references) (Author)

This article reports on activities relating to the automation of technical processing at the Library of Congress. The master guidelines for automation of the LC core bibliographic system and several individual projects are described. (29 references) (Author/SJ)

The literature review disclosed that paying for library information services is not common. A sound basis for determining the costs of the services or charges for them does not exist. There are indications that large operating centers are becoming concerned with costs and cost-accounting to establish realistic fees. (Editor/JS)

A talk given at an ALA preconference on "New Dimensions in Acquisitions (Atlantic City, July, 1969). A plea is made for the U.S. publishing industry to speed up the adoption of Standard Book Numbers (SBN) to be assigned to all books in print as well as all books published in the future. Standardized customer numbers are also advocated, and…

Describes a pilot course designed to provide advanced undergraduate science students with an opportunity to explore the way in which several fields of science and technology interface with society at large. Interests and aptitudes for career work in the science-society interface area are also explored. (Author/TS)

The Smithsonian Science Information Exchange (SSIE) is the only single source of information on 80,000 to 100,000 research projects annually which are still in progress and thus not yet published. (Author/NH)

The first proposals for serious research at Lancaster were made some six years ago: the intention was to investigate the real needs of the library users and the best ways of meeting these needs. This article summarizes past, present and possible future activities in this field. (Author/NH)

Binding specifications are maintained on embossed plastic plates, one plate for each title bound. All binding instructions are imprinted from the plate to a set of forms. The system saves time, reduces errors, is flexible and inexpensive. A computer-assisted system produces claim letters and a claims status report. (Author/NH)