Sixteen papers from a workshop on computer applications sponsored by the University of Cape Town (South Africa) School of Librarianship are presented in this volume: (1) "Introduction to the Use of Information Technology" (Sue Bleimschein); (2) "Searching Remote Databases" (Steve Rossouw); (3) "SABINET [South African Bibliographic and Information Network]: Description and Development: A Brief Overview" (Ilse van Niekerk); (4) "Introduction to Integrated Library Systems" (Margaret Lodder); (5) "Overview of an Integrated Library System: URICA" (Kerry Stephenson); (6) "Serials Control: EBSCO" (W. Philip van Zwam); (7) "Introduction to Software Packages" (Margaret Lodder); (8) "Building Your Own Database" (Yvonne Blomkamp); (9) "Indexing Techniques in Database Systems" (Johan van Wyk); (10) "Applications of Telecommunications and Networking" (Sue Bleimschein); (11) "SAPONET: Description and Development" (Americo da Silva); (12) "Local Area Networks" (Pieter S. Kritzinger); (13) "Choosing a Computerized System" (Margaret Lodder); (14) "Requirements Specifications for Library Systems" (Margaret Lodder); (15) "Implementation of a Computerized System" (Kerry Stephenson); and (16) "Strategy for Development: A Personal Account" (Marlene Sachs). A summary of the welcoming address by Deon Kesting and the text of closing comments by Gretchen Smith are included as well as a list of participants, a list of vendors, a workshop program, a 50-item bibliography, and a glossary. (MSE)