The document describes System 2, a computerized system for analyzing controlled vocabulary material and for comparing the Diamond Jubilee and Century 21 shorthand systems. Background information on three other computer systems for shorthand dictation are briefly described: (1) Reese and Smith Program (University of Tennessee), (2) Kavan and…

The constructive phases of system design are discussed with particular reference to information systems design. A preliminary attempt is made at definition of terms and an initial organization of research presented. A synopsis of work to date is presented within the framework of three thrust areas (1) creative and intuitive design methods, (2)…

The research reported consists of eight tasks, four concerned with manned systems research and four with human resources research. Although each task is basic in the sense that it seeks results of a broadly generalizable nature, each is specifically relevant to one or more well-known and long-standing Air Force problems. (Author)

This portion of the Center for Information Services (CIS) project report contains development schedules, task assignments, and discussions of pertinent issues as they relate to the projects next phase (IIB). Sections II, III and IV (including Appendix A) contain current schedule, organization, and task information accompanied by the appropriate…

In Phase 1 of this four-phase cycle, requests for new systems or for evaluation of current systems are reviewed. Those seeming to have the most promise in terms of improved instruction, increased efficiency, and economy will be assigned priorities subject to constraints of material and manpower resources. In Phase 2, a detailed definition of the…

Systems Improvement Research (SIR) establishes a team composed of inside workers and outside consultants who jointly collect data and make plans for change. (Author)

Describes development, hardware requirements, and features of the MultiLIS integrated library software package. A system profile provides pricing information, operational characteristics, and technical specifications. Sidebars discuss MultiLIS integration structure, incremental architecture, and NCR Tower Computers. (4 references) (MES)

Few companies are comfortable with their performance appraisal system. The author suggests trying (1) systems that recognize competing priorities and attempt to alleviate conflicts through intelligent design and (2) management training that emphasizes the importance of providing staff with ongoing feedback. (CH)

Discusses evolution of Integrated Library System (ILS) since its beginning at National Library of Medicine, highlighting events leading to ILS development; formative design stages, formation of Online Computer System; installation of ILS version 1.0 at Pentagon library; development of version 2.0, formation of Avatar Systems; OCLC's acquisition of…

Presents a general definition of a system; outlines a collection of properties identified through a review of the literature to be used as a criterion for determining whether an aggregation of objects is a system; and tests a computer-based system against the checklist to see how it measures up. (MBR)

Article describes a generalized data service system that incorporates many scanning applications. (Author)

The authors describe a system implemented in the media services unit at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which allows for a simple but accurate accounting of costs and activities. (Author)

The main purpose of this paper is to seek classes of design implications in data-base oriented languages. Its scope is not limited to library automation, but extends to the problem of scientific and business data-bases. (14 references) (Authors)

System for measuring updating process in conjunction with psychological and environmental effects. (IR)