Show March 10 1975 March 10 1975 rage Page 7 University livraries to be info cent ®rs? by Jeff Lawson for Student Life USU has been considering joining universities in 17 states on a western computer network once the network is organized Such a network would be of value to researchers in the various states who need information not at their finger tips officials say An example: An agriculture information center is at Utah State University and connects him to the USU terminal The researcher then outlines the information needed into that the topics and computer can interpret and digest He then receives in cs Alaska a print out of the complete bibliography available con- cerning the subject from the USU data base the bibliography he selects particular works and requests a summary of each one The USU terminal sends back a summary of each work in abbreviated form or he petitions for the materials to be sent by mail Though this system is now limited to only bibliography print out it represents the accelerating move of research and education toward computer and information networks Robert Murdock patron services librarian at USU said the Western network is in the planning stage and is gaining support throughout the West The network would provide inter-librar- y loaning which means all the schools in the knowledge explosion The world’s accumulation of knowledge is presently doubling every ten to fifteen years UCLC reports-Becausof book cost and the knowledge explosion 60 per cent of the book budget at USU is spent on periodicals journals and research system California centered The Utah Reading Lab will system system Eventually these-developme- may all be inin a nationwide corporated the larger network where library is the smaller university serving Floyd Burnet professor of computer science at USU said Changes do not come quickly and without long contemplation Such are the feelings of Dr Milton Abrams director of the USU library Specialize in of- nts qualified people in the Logan area This recently developed method of instruction is the move innovative and effective program available in the United States A person is required to attend only one 2 Vi hour class per week on the evening of their choice for 4 weeks only The course guarantees to triple the persons reading speed with a marked improvement in comprehension and concentration The guarantee Rwever' TsaBare rnmTmunias the average graduate will read 7 They can read almost any average book in les to 10 times fqster ¥ than one hour ¥ ¥ For those who would like additional information a series of free one hour orientation lectures have been scheduled At these free lectures in the course will be explained in complete detail classroom including procedures instruction methods class schedule and a special one time only introductory tuition that is less than the cost of similar courses You must attend only one of the free meetings for complete details You may attend any of the meetings for information about the Logan classes These orentations are open to the public above age 14 (persons under 18 should be accompanied by a parent if possible) If you have always wanted to be a speed reader but found the ' ¥ ¥ -- v- c-- 9fY Nj 3 3© VT CALL TRAVEL one-thir- CHALET Xef PJ c 753-077- 2 ¥¥¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ tapes Direct from man-ufactur- er at wholesale prices Send 10c stamp for catalog WEAVER PRODUCTS PO Box 672 Logan Utah 84321 CT3 fer a 4 week course in speed reading to a limited number of Wardle said These innovations and others are revolutionizing the library formation on more than one million books and journals The University of Utah is now a member of OCLC and is O ster 8 Track are findings of libraries throughout the country including USU participate in the Palo Alto corporation based in Coljumbus Through its computerized some 400 member system libraries in 30 states are beamed on request bibliographical in- ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ TOWN! librarian said Hundreds y loan network wide can now be seen in the operation of the Ohio College Library Center (OCLC) a nonprofit w IN bibliographical information reference James Wardle the inter-librar- ¥ BUYERS BEST DEAL computers and programmed retrived upon request as well as bibliographical information can be beamed to any school in the network on thousands of books and journals Murdock said Newsweek magazine reports the first rough pattern of a nation YJe e MUSIC in network share a common index of computerized exchange manager ‘‘When I came to Logan in 1964 there were 15492 phones in Cache Valley” said Carlson “At the end of last year we had 30014 telephones — nearly doubling in 11 years general serials Under the network loan sytem schools would share books cutting new book costs while at the same time increasing the number of books available to each university Another exciting facet of the new library technology is DIALOG where actual data and -- Through growth of Cache Valley according to Thad A Carlson local The inter-librar- y network system would be able to process ten times the amount of books a human could do in the same amount of time Newsweek reported “I can see university libraries becoming information centers” said Murdock also member of the Utah College Library Council describing the trend of schools to acquire books and information on the expertise of the school The network system would save considerably on book costs because one book would be A total of 544 quarts of blood were taken from campus comshared by many universities he members munity during the Red Cross' drive last week Red said Cross officials the blood drive a success termed The Utah College Library Photo by Ken Sink Council (UCLC) reports that inflation has eroded the book purchasing power of the dollar In 1968 the average book cost was $885 In 1972 the average book cost was $1299 It is expected to be even higher in 1976 Adding to the libraries problems is the tremendous ticular strain of grain Operating bibliographies Bell’s construction the Logan area is for program to meet the rapid necessary process an on line computer terminal at Fairbanks Alaska his request passes acrtSs a radio network of the University of Alaska the telephone system of Alaska and finally arrives at the main network terminal in Los Angeles - in Los Angeles then informs the researcher that an examining Mountain more information but revolutionize cataloging — an expensive and time consuming agriculture researcher Upon growing finalizing installation and contract agreements USU is also considering joining OCLC The magazine also reports the system would not only make available wants data concerning a par- sub-topi- fTla Bells ¥-- ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥¥ d cost prohibitive or the course too now you can! Just be attending evening per week for 4 short weeks you can read 7 to 10 times faster concentrate better and comprehend more If you are a student who would like to make As instead o'f B’s or C's or if you are a business person who wants to stay abreast of today's everchanging accelerating world then this course is an absolute necessity r lecThese special tures will be held in The Institute time-consumin- g one-hou- of Medical-Denta- l Technology :Cerrrer'Stree1r'Lcfgan7'dtah- 22 - tit- - the following times: Monday March 17 at 6:30 pm and again at 8:30 pm Tuesday at 6:30 pm and again at 8:30 pm Friday March 21 at 6:30 pm and again at 8:30 pm Saturday March 22 at 10:30 am and again at 1:30 pm and two final meetings on March 24 at 6:30 and Monday again at 8:30 pm If you are a businessman student housewife or executive you can read 7 to 10 times faster comprehend better concentrate harder and remember longer And at jne-thirthe cost of d simular programs Ask about our This Special Student Discount course is also available to Industry or Civic and Social Groups at "Group Rates" upon request Don't miss this opportunity to attend any one of the free lectures whichever one is most convenient to you ri |