Guidelines for administering educational data processing facilities. (RA)

Papers presented on file management systems at the annual meeting of the American Society for Information Science, October 3, 1969. (Editor)

The nature, scope, and potential of electronic data processing are discussed as significant factors in the changing function and role of accountants. Decision making, not bookkeeping, is emerging as a realm of professional activity. (CH)

An Outline for teaching the key punch by theory or by simulation - using commercially marketed electric typewriters, modified typewriters, or key punch trainers. (CH)

Discusses the rapid increases in data processing technology and the problems they pose for data processing teachers. Suggests that graduate courses may be needed to keep course content current. (JOW)

Describes the use of word processors for catalog card production, bulletin production, printouts of technical service data, and specialized bibliography printouts in the Energy Economics Group of Arthur D. Little, Inc. (FM)

Since future mail will be read by computerized optical character readers (OCRs), students should be prepared for the transition to mechanization by teaching them the address format and design recommended by the U.S. Postal Service. Examples are provided. (TA)

Describes one agency's experience in developing a computerized information system. Problems encountered and their solutions are discussed. (MS)

The authors have travelled widely gathering data on information systems; they discuss the world communication and information revolutions, and call on teachers to turn out students with a world outlook. Eight guidelines are offered to this end, as well as a listing of some specific topics to include in courses. (AJ)

This book provides a professional and comprehensive approach to solving the problems inherent in computer software development, operations, and maintenance. The information is structured and written so that people with varying experience in data processing can benefit from it. It is intended for executives whose activities interrelate with data…

This survey was conducted to identify the types and numbers of computer and electronic data processing (EDP) personnel that are needed in Indiana, together with their knowledge and experience requirements. Over 1,000 businesses and government agencies received questionnaires requesting information on: (1) type of EDP operation and system, (2)…

Information systems are becoming more than computer systems, with new equipment and techniques combining with data processing to form a new field called information technology. The emerging discipline of systems engineering is discussed along with nine systems engineering techniques. An organization chart of an information services department is…

Conventional physics laboratory courses generally include an emphasis on increasing students' ability to carry out data analysis according to scientific practice, in particular, those aspects that relate to measurement uncertainty. This study evaluates the efficacy of the conventional approach by analyzing the understanding of measurement of…

The training manual is designed to train naval personnel in the professional aspects of their rating as Data Processing (DP) Technician and is a direct help to meeting the occupational qualifications for advancement to Data Processing Technician Third Class and Data Processing Technician Second Class. Personnel of the Data Processing Technician…