Two computer information systems, one for reference retrieval and the other for the retrieval of numerical data on atomic and molecular physics are being developed at the Queen's University of Belfast. The reference retrieval system is based on the atomic and molecular physics section of the INSPEC tapes. The tapes contain complete abstracts of…

GANDALF (General Alpha Numeric Direct Access Library Facility) is an information retrieval system designed and implemented at the University of New Mexico for the purposes of retrieving abstracts from large abstract data bases, such as the ERIC system. Previous batch-process information retrieval systems for use with the ERIC data base have been…

The purpose of this Manual is to provide the detailed information needed by users of the Cataloging Data Search and Print Service for day-to-day operation. It contains: (1) introduction and background information, (2) availability and initiating procedures, (3) instructions for filling out the cataloging data request form, (4) keypunch…

The Smithsonian Science Information Exchange is intended to be a clearinghouse for information on current research in physical, biological, and social sciences. The information is compiled to facilitate more effective planning and coordination of research and development programs sponsored by Federal funds. This report informs the Congress of a…

To investigate the information needs of managers making decisions regarding the use of data base technology, the National Bureau of Standards and the Association for Computing Machinery held a workshop with approximately 80 experts in five major areas: auditing, evolving technology, government regulation, standards, and user experience. Results of…

The primary service of the National Agricultural Library (NAL), the distribution of information about agricultural literature, is accomplished through: (1) establishment of on-line data bases: Cataloging and Indexing (CAIN) containing bibliographic records of documents in the Library, and Serials Titles Automated Records (STAR); (2) automated…

Considers some of the major categories of federally produced data resources, mentions some of the means of access to those resources, calls attention to some of the difficulties confronted in their use, and notes several developments that look toward more effective access by social scientists to those resources. (Author)

Outlines the structure, activities, and publications of the United Nations and some of its specialized agencies. (PF)

Ways in which the National Library of Medicine's online data file of audiovisual instructional materials (AVLINE) can be searched are described. The search approaches were developed with the assistance of data analysts at NLM trained in reference services. AVLINE design, search strategies, and acquisition of the materials are reported. (LBH)

Items to be considered in establishing on-line reference in a small to medium size library are vendor relations, equipment needed, number of data bases to offer, training of staff, and how to compute search costs. (JAB)

A report on MUSICOMP 76, "an intensive workshop designed to introduce music historians, theorists, and analysts to computer techniques relevant to their research," is presented. (Author/RW)

Data bases in the social sciences are briefly surveyed with emphasis on content, coverage, and currency. Coverage of certain topics are quantitatively compared among several social science and more general files. Techniques for on line thesaurus utilization and a systematic application of the same search strategies across multiple files are…

The role of the coauthor relationship in the structure of informal communications networks within disciplines is explored, and the validity of coauthor graphs used to map these relationships is tested for both small and large databases. (CLB)

This paper attempts to clarify the meaning of using the computer as a tool for information processing. Provides spreadsheet and database examples of such use for high school geography. (JDH)

Describes Library 2000 at the Georgia Institute of Technology, which provides remote electronic access to a catalog of more then 350,000 books and documents, as well as access to the indexes to four extensive periodical databases. (MES)