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This article presents an annotated list of several recent bibliographical publications related to documentation. One of these publications, listed here, is "Library Trends," by Scott Adams which is a brief review of recent developments in the field of library communications covering internal telephone systems, tele-autograph, the annunciator, teleprinter, facsimile transmission, etc. with indications of future developments. Some others of these publications are: "A Plea for a National System of Classification," by P.K. Banerjee; "Bibliography of Papers on Classification and Allied Subjects," published by the Journal of Documentation; "A Study of Thinking," by Jerome S. Bruner, Jacqueline J. Goodnow, and George A. Austin; "Professional Collaboration," by Vannevar Bush; and "Electronic Searching Moves Ahead."

The article informs that an eight-page pamphlet entitled "A Program for the Microfilming of Newspaper Files; Earlier History and Modern Developments; Reading Equipment, Indexing and Filing of Film" is available for free distribution from the Micro-Photo Service Bureau, Cleveland 3, Ohio.

Presents an abstract of the article "Every Copy an Original," published in the March-April 1955 issue of the journal "Signal." Description and illustration of the Electronic Messenger, a new facsimile transceiver now being produced by Air Associates Inc.; Reference to the essential element of the facsimile equipment; Statement that the Electronic Messenger transmits exact and permanent copies of any printed or written original.

A review is given of specialized requirements needed for the development of a controlled vocabulary for a decentralized information network composed of 18 subject-oriented clearing houses in the field of education. The major elements of the review include initial development stages, appointment of an advisory group far terminology development, coordination requirements, and lexicographic procedures. Training and coordination related to thesaurus development in a decentralized information network are discussed. A computerized method for developing descriptor group displays is examined and illustrated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses of facsimile transmission systems. Facsimile is a system of communication in which a photograph, map, or other fixed graphic material is scanned by a transmitter and the information converted into signal waves for transmission by wire or radio to a facsimile receiver at a remote point. To further familiarize the library profession with the names of manufacturers of facsimile equipment as well as their different trade names, and to differentiate between facsimile transmission and other types of electronic communication, a dictionary of facsimile terms has been compiled. These dictionary entries have been compiled from several journal references, but most have been compiled from product brochures sent to the authors in response to a written request.