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Proposed Scope of Area 3
Pages 541-544

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From page 541...
... Yet a search of compendia, similarly defined, in physics yielded barely a dozen titles. Increased research activity has meant not only increased publication but also more activity in establishing specialized centers for the collection, correlation, and dissemination of scientific information.
From page 542...
... wnne much of the change may be in the direction of increased and streamlined reference services, a significant increase is to be expected in published abstract bulletins, bibliographies, and technical compendia. It will be important, therefore, to discuss fully the organizational, economic, and technical characteristics of these specialized information centers with particular reference to the impact of machine technology on the organization and services of such centers.
From page 543...
... 7 A directory and an analytical summary of services provided by specialized information centers in the United States. 8 A directory and analytical summary of services provided by specialized information centers abroad.


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