Describes the development of Interfile, a computerized data bank of sources of information on all phases of international business and trade. (Author/PF)

Review of the history of education for special librarianship within library education reveals that 70 years of progress in special librarianship has had little impact on the traditional methods and philosophy of library education. Information resources management as a tool for special librarians should be integrated into future library education.…

The first of a series of five papers whose aim is to find a rational basis for indexing and some means to evaluate it. (Author)

The Upper Midwest Regional Educational Laboratory has developed a complete information system as a support for its educational development program. (Author)

Holds that more efficient scientific research can be expected if information systems provide information management for researchers, employing specialists with training in the selection, organization, and use of reference materials. Twenty-three references are listed. (FM)

A large-scale selective dissemination of information (SDI) system which is in operation at the Agricultural Research Service is described. The unique characteristic of this system is that the users develop and modify their own profiles. The implications of this user-dependent approach for information system planners are discussed. (2 references)…

Details the characteristics, uses, requirements, and workings of automated geographic information systems which maintain, analyze, and display computer-compatible maps. The future of such systems is also discussed. (FM)

Selected computerized current awareness services and literature searches in the physical sciences are listed. The information given includes type of literature in each data base, time period covered, prices, and sources of availability. (1 reference) (Authors)

A procedure for producing a Key-Word-Out-of-Context (KWOC) alerting tool for a specific field of information as a temporary alternative to computerization. (Author/AB)

Defines inter-governmental organizations (IGOs) and examines their characteristics. The nature of their information systems (publications, internal documents, archival records, library information centers, and bibliographic information networks) are discussed. Problems with acquiring information from IGOs and sources for accessing publications are…

A punch-card, optical coincidence information retrieval system has been designed for the information needs of a small library specializing in drug abuse literature. (Author)

Describes the experience accumulated by the United Nations and its agencies during the last decade in the international information system field. Bibliographic, statistical, and resource systems are described, and common features are identified; in addition, a model for strengthening national information capabilities and for sharing information is…

Librarians must become skilled in the language and techniques of computer systems and data management in order to administer large machine readable files of information. An annotated bibliography for a self-education program is appended. (Author/AB)

Provides a systematic guide for evaluation and selection of an online service vendor. Topics briefly considered include the availability of selection aids, cost, online services, system search capabilities, training services, file documentation, and complimentary services. A selective listing of database directories is provided. (Author/JD)