Volume II of a survey of 29 selected information centers that use computers to search the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) data base in batch mode consists solely of printed materials obtained from twelve information centers. These materials include such items as system descriptions, input forms, search evaluation forms, promotional…

This reported research centered on development of the concept of a translating computer interface by which the networking of heterogeneous interactive information systems may be achieved during the period in which information retrieval system and network standards are evolving. The particular concepts and techniques investigated are the virtual…

A technical data file concerned with the technology of Instructional System Development suitable for a variety of users was developed. The file was prepared in a way amenable to later computerized storage and retrieval. General information sources and indexes of highly probable relevance were reviewed with key words and relevant specialty journals…

Computer-based circulation systems, it is widely believed, can be utilized to provide data for library use studies. The study described in this report involves using such a data base to analyze aspects of library use and non-use and types of users. Another major objective of this research was the testing of machine-readable circulation data…

A relational document retrieval system is developed that is primarily concerned with hierarchic tree structures and lateral links. The lateral linkages are relationships that cannot be represented within the tree structure representation. A number of annotated examples are given along with a detailed description of the relational data structure…

Some of the organizational requirements for the establishment of a network of interlinked information services are discussed in this paper. In particular, the analysis concerns the relation of social science data banks to libraries and related organizations. These problems are approached from the standpoint of a director of a social science data…

This revised directory of the information sources in the DDC Referral Data Bank (previously issued in October 1970 as AD-712 800 and in July 1971 as AD-724 700) consists of a compilation of computer printouts, each of which gives for a single activity detailed descriptive information on the mission, scope and services provided. Arrangement is by…

As the scholarly record has grown, so have bibliographic control instruments, some of which are in machine readable form. The expense of setting up an organization for access to the machine readable data bases seems beyond the budgets of most institutions. The objective is to establish a dependable service organization to make machine readable…

Describes the SOCRATES Computer-Assisted Test Retrieval system available to the faculty and students of the California State University and Colleges. (Author/IRT)

Describes the expediency of searching the ERIC data base by computer. (MKM)

Information on the early childhood experiences of teachers, at home and school, which influenced them to choose teaching as a career, is needed to fill a gap in the ERIC data base. (JD)

An Arizona study provided baseline data about community education throughout the state. (Author/MLF)

Describes the broad scope of publications and information content in both printed and computer-readable versions of Chemical Abstracts Service Source Index (CASSI), including special characteristics, growth rates, and the use of CASSI as a union list. A discussion of the uses of CASSI which are possible through searching the computer-readable file…

Since third party access seems to resist effective control, it may be necessary to restrict the contents of student records to the barest minimum. With the least amount of information being kept, the practice of sharing will be reduced and so will the potential harm to students. (Author)

Some of the sources of educational data on minorities, primarily from Federal government departments, are described. Departments cited include the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, the Department of Commerce, and the Department of Labor. (Author/AM)