Traditional Card Research Articles

The Visual Description of Carcasses

SummaryA traditional type score card for ten carcass characteristics was tested against an experimental reorganization of this card on a simplified 7 point scaling system. Results showed that both experienced judges and novices were more consistently discriminating when using the revised system. This was most evident when the concept of an optimum was eliminated from the judgements. It was also evident when complex judgements which do not involve an optimum were simplified. The scale of marks and the diversity in maximum marks for different characteristics appeared to have less influence upon consistency and discrimination. However, it is probable that, with traditional cards, the maximum marks are often too high and that the diversity in total possible marks adds a further difficulty for judges.

KEYWORD-INDEX. A Computer oriented personal reference retrieval system

In order to facilitate organization of personal reference systems a computer oriented retrieval system, KEYWORD-INDEX, has been developed. Using this system, the computer is used to generate a keyword listing of an investigator’s private files with an associated index. This system has a great deal of flexibility which is not available with traditional reference cards.

An Integrated Computer Based Technical Processing System in a Small College Library

A functioning technical processing system in a two-year community college library utilizes a model 2201 Friden Flexowriter with punch card control and tab card reading units, an IBM 026 Key Punch, and an IBM 1440 computer, with two tape and two disc drives, to produce all acquisitions and catalog files based primarily on a single typing at the time of initiating an order. Records generated by the initial order, with slight updating of information, are used to produce, via computer, manual and mechanized order files and shelf lists, catalogs in both the traditional 3x5 card form and book form, mechanized claiming of unfilled orders, and subject bibliographies.