NOPR Collection:

Technical information: A review with reference to special steels plant

Wed, 01 Sep 1976 00:00:00 GMT

Title: Technical information: A review with reference to special steels plant Authors: Basu, A K Abstract: Discusses the various types of information services that are necessary in the context of the Special Steel Plant of the Hindustan Steels Ltd. Certain measures required to extend the present services are also suggested. Page(s): 242-244

On transcription and transliteration

Wed, 01 Sep 1976 00:00:00 GMT

Title: On transcription and transliteration Authors: Chakrabortty, Ajoy Ranjan; Chakrabortty, Bhubaneswar Abstract: The exact meanings of Transliteration, Transcription, and Romanization are brought out. The necessity for a standard system of transliteration and some early attempts towards standardization are discussed. The advantages and disadvantages of two different systems of transliteration, namely, use of combination of characters and use of diacritical marks are also discussed. Page(s): 238-241

The libraries of some financial institutions in Bombay

Wed, 01 Sep 1976 00:00:00 GMT

Title: The libraries of some financial institutions in Bombay Authors: Sheth, Tara Abstract: The functions, budgetary provision, collections, services, and use of special libraries of a number of leading financial institutions in Bombay are discussed. It is felt that such libraries can be made to play a role of greater importance. Suggestions for improvement of the present situation are presented. Page(s): 235-237

CHEM/SDI profiling

Wed, 01 Sep 1976 00:00:00 GMT

Title: CHEM/SDI profiling Authors: Kasiviswanadham, S Abstract: In any computer-based information retrieval, user query formulation in machine readable form is an important element. This paper describes the various steps necessary for the creation of user profile in the CHEM/SDI System. The system was established in February, 1976 with the help of the CAN/SDI software package by the I.I.T., Madras and INSOOC, New Delhi. The different steps discussed for profile creation are: 1) drawing concept maps; 2) coding profile terms; 3) Formulating search expressions; 4) feed back; and 5) corrections and modifications. Page(s): 223-234