The Hines-Harris computer filing code is examined with reference to the basic nature and function of the period subdivision in subject headings and with regard to its use from the catalog user's point of view. (9 references) (Author/SJ)

A system of automatic indexing based on Baye's theorem is described briefly. (18 references) (Author)

A bibliographical review of works on Chinese scholarship and books is presented. Selected documents relating to the pursuit of scholarship, the production (including printing), distribution and conservation of books, classification and cataloging and libraries are briefly annotated. Bibliographies and general works are also mentioned. (74…

The author offers a classification system of childrens' games and discusses some of the functions of childrens' game-playing behavior. (AK)

In reference to Johs. Clausen's article, Quo Vadis, AAMD?,'' appearing in the same journal, the author generally agrees with Clausen that changing the basis of classification of mental retardation from IQ to adaptive behavior is not satisfactory. (Author/CB)

This brief and scattered survey of change and development in cataloging and classification in the last twenty years leads to the realization that the future holds promise of more change. (Author/SJ)

The adaptability of the theory of integrative levels to a generalised classification scheme is questioned in that its hypotheses have not been adequately developed and confirmed. It is suggested that not enough cognisance has been taken of twentieth century relativistic thinking in which space-time is treated as a continuum. (14 references)…

Owing to the uncertainty concerning the concurrent validity of the SVIB and the KOIS, a test of accuracy of classification of men in the occupations common to both inventories was undertaken. The results suggest that neither show any less validity than had been shown in separate studies previously. (Author)

Lack of documentation makes it very difficult to discover where species of cultivated plants may be found in the United States. Plead for compilation of "campus floras and herbarium collections. Need for a rational locator file of available plant materials. Lists and reviews present sources of information. Bibliography of campus floras. (EB)