Describes Pikes Peak Library District's innovative use of portable microcomputers to accomplish an inexpensive collection inventory. The Radio Shack Model 100 battery-operated microcomputer was used as a data-capture device for updating status records of the library's regular automated circulation and cataloging programs. (Author/MBR)

A computer system to maintain authority lists is described. The system updates authority lists from computer terminal input of the barest essential material. (Author)

A brief overview of automated cataloging systems in Australia with primary emphasis on new developments. (Author)

Lists some 450 items covering the period 1963 to 1975. (PF)

As the automated scoring of constructed responses reaches operational status, the issue of monitoring the scoring process becomes a primary concern, particularly when the goal is to have automated scoring operate completely unassisted by humans. Using a vignette from the Architectural Registration Examination and data for 326 cases with both human…

The injection of technology into the postal system created the need for a comprehensive training program for installation and maintenance of computer-controlled machines. (DS)

Before attempting to standardize content designators for the international exchange of bibliographic data in machine-readable form, it is necessary to agree on certain basic points. Described are obstacles to international interchange of bibliographic data, scope of concern, and definition of terms in the concept of content designators. (9…

A computer-based system to produce listings of topical subject terms and geographically subdivided terms is described. Conversion, operation, problems, and costs of the system are presented. Program and data characteristics are illustrated with record layouts and sample listings. (5 references) (Author)

Transferring records to tape in libraries may be infringing on Canada's copyright laws. (PG)

General areas covered in this review include: micrographics, cataloger's cameras, binding, photocopiers, conservation of library materials, automation, and audiovisual equipment. (Author/SJ)

Automatic typewriters and dictating equipment, called word processing'', require some changes in office education courses. (MF)

Criteria used by the Information Services Department in deciding on the feasibility of proposed computer applications are reviewed. Natural trends in the development of information systems are described. Suggestions are made for increasing the probability of developing a successful application and for insuring that subsequent applications will be…

1971 was a year when the practicing cataloger received some much needed help and uses of recent technological advances were tested, but no new frontiers were broached. (53 references) (Author)

This article reports on activities relating to the automation of technical processing at the Library of Congress. The master guidelines for automation of the LC core bibliographic system and several individual projects are described. (29 references) (Author/SJ)

The literature review disclosed that paying for library information services is not common. A sound basis for determining the costs of the services or charges for them does not exist. There are indications that large operating centers are becoming concerned with costs and cost-accounting to establish realistic fees. (Editor/JS)