The idea of pseudo-classification based on external relevance is introduced and compared with the more usual classifications derived by associative techniques. A general model for an information retrieval system using term classification is described. The derivation of a set of operators, or perturbations, for adjusting pseudo-classification and…

The Ames Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) System is an attempt to efficiently place rapidly increasing amounts of information into the hands of scientists and engineers who can exploit it. It is a computerized current awareness system designed to increase researchers' literature searching capabilities by bringing to their attention…

Following a brief historical chronology of the International Federation for Documentation (FID), the organization's statutes are presented in the original French text and in English. The rules of procedures outline membership policy, conduct of technical bodies, FID conferences, publications, and regional commissions. Terms of reference are…

In this directory, the International Federation for Documentation (FID) provides names and addresses of its administrative and committee officers, and of its member and affiliate organizations, both international and national. Notation is also made of those international organizations with which FID has a consultative, affiliate, or member…

This bibliography provides information about publications and presentations by the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) during FY 1970. It can be used in conjunction with the cumulative "Bibliography of Publications as of 30 June 1969," which lists research reports issued since HumRRO's establishment in 1951. The HumRRO-published…

A series of speeches and activities sponsored by the Buenos Aires Ministry of Education are presented. This presentation consists of four sections. The first, focusing on 1970 as International Education Year, contains four speeches. Next, Documentation Services, particularly teaching documentation, are examined. Following this, Section 3 discusses…

The Educational Information Network (EIN) enables member colleges, universities, and educational service organizations to share their computational resources among interested constituents. To accomplish this objective, the EIN Software Catalog is published, describing the available resources. The purpose of this handbook is to define the…

Over 30 flow charts are presented and described in order to document in a readable form a set of computer-assisted instruction (CAI) strategies and tactics, most of which have evolved out of the six-year experience at the CAI Laboratory at Pennsylvania State University. Introductory information defines CAI, explains how to use the manual, and…

A discussion of what is archival, what records should be preserved, and how and where urban archives should be established. A survey of urban archives in U.S. cities emphasizes projects in Houston, San Diego, and Philadelphia. (JAB)

Briefly discusses categories of software support services--no support, direct help from software dealers, and assistance offered by software publishers--and provides general guidelines for their efficient use. (MBR)

This article includes a brief account of the 1973 meeting of the Advisory Committee on Education Documentation and Abstracting Services, and an annotated bibliography of educational reference works from 1972/73. (Author/JH)

The ideal information system would instantly connect knowledge producers with knowledge users. Clearinghouses in the ERIC network are both processors of educational literature and publishers of a variety of research analysis products. These dual functions of the clearinghouses, together with ERIC's index catalogs and document reproduction…

Although the title is in Spanish, this article is written in English to provide a tentative evaluation of Chicano bibliographies. (NQ)

The seminar gave priority to the following: (1) the proper scope of educational documentation and information, (2) the levels of the education system which these services should cover, and (3) the problems generated by users. (2 references) (Author/SJ)

Paper presented during the meeting of the Section Presse et Documentation" of the 29th International Congress of Pharmaceutical Science of the International Pharmaceutical Federation, London, September 10, 1969. (VM)