Automatic processing of the bibliography on vapor-liquid equilibrium data is done by means of a specially developed mnemonic coding system. (Author/JB)

An experiment to compute and analyze the degree of association between descriptors used to index a document collection of approximately 40,000 records is described. An analysis of the results is presented which indicates the difficulties inherent in applying the results to an operating system. (11 references) (Author)

To expand the present inadequate range of controls, reprinting and microfilming of existing indexes, catalogs, and inventories are proposed. The role of automation for control of research resources, including retrospective as well as current materials, is described. (109 references) (Author/NH)

A general account is given of the problems, the work of the DOE, the existing schemes; and proposals are put forward for the compilation of a metasystem'' which would be used to control or steer the conventions used for information handling. (27 references) (Author/NH)

Scientists and engineers have solved their wordage and most other information problems through the creation and use of information analysis centers (IAC). IAC's synthesize, analyze, and compress pertinent information so that knowledge transfer remains effective. (Author/NH)

The terse conclusion--a brief statement written by one versed in a field after reading a document--is suggested as one answer to the problems of too much to read and of reading many foreign languages. (26 references) (Author/NH)

Terse conclusions which are concerned with the meaning of a document rather than the subject scope, have replaced abstracts at Hooker Research Center for progress reports. These terse conclusions are circulated to the entire staff and are also intended to aid in management decisions. (9 references) (Author/NH)

Precise recommendations were submitted to Unesco by the experts attending: the need for exchange of informat on, for improved bibliographic control of Latin American educational literature, for specialist staff training and for organization of a network of educational documentation centers. (JB)

By the end of 1976, the Korea Scientific and Technological Information Center, (KORSTIC) will be subscribing to 5,000 titles of current journals, be able to process 300,000 items of information and provide 100,000 cases of reprography service annually. By 1976, KORSTIC's services will be computerized. (Author/NH)

Despite the continued existence of constraints, the use of miniaturization in documentation is destined to increase substantially over the next decade. (17 references) (Author/NH)

Recommends control steps that extension workers take in documenting their work including such items as: (1) handing-over notes, (2) district notebooks, and (3) special Problems in developing countries. (MF)

A brief survey of training courses for users of documentation in various parts of the world, describing the programs of training and teaching methods is presented. (Author)

In the areas of adult development and adult learning, research is seldom confined to observable behavior. Therefore, documentary records of human experience should be used. (JOW)