Three experiments were made by a flexible machine search system to test the retrieval efficiency of searching free text and keywords. Results based upon relevance judgements of users indicate that titles and abstracts are good index material which can be used for machine searching without human indexing. (Author/SJ)

Production was increased by analyzing the duties of the staff and assigning duties to the proper level of personnel. Further improvement was made through the use of process forms and machines. (Author/NH)

Developments and trends in various technologies relevant to library usage are examined for new insights and perspectives into the future of library technology. (Author/AB)

Without sophisticated machines, Rhode Island sets up a processing unit to serve all types of libraries in the state. (Author)

The authors describe a system which refers to the use of teleprocessing terminal hardware in an off-line (non-computerized) mode for instructional purposes." (Author/AA)

This paper discusses the Experimental Library Management System's features which facilate user interaction, and may prove useful in similar systems; techniques for tutoring the user, adaptability for the experienced user, minimization of keying, performance of clerical tasks by exception notification, and collection of operational statistics to…

This paper describes an application of Keyword-in-Context/Keyword-Out-of-Context programs to index masters' theses and doctoral dissertations at the Catholic University of America. (Author/MF)

A theoretica l approach to the problem of converting printed bibliographic records to machine readable form is developed based on principles of systems analysis. (Author)

A faster technological pace, greater job and geographical mobility will bring new demands for placement. Seven changes discussed are technological, industrial, and occupational, geographic, educational, income, population, and manpower. (Author/CJ)

Virtual scatter storage schemes are well suited dictionaries, having both rapid lookup and economy of storage. (MF)

This 1954 paper is presented for its historical importance. It describes a method by means of which the 701 Calculator can perform certain library searching tasks. (MF)

A description and listing of the indexes and services of the National Education Center for Educational Media (NICEM), a joint venture of the University of Southern California and McGraw-Hill Book Company to store, in computerized form, current and comprehensive data on all levels on non-book educational media. (AB)