Now gone. to a new home
Best wishes
Alan Pritchard MPhil FCLIP MBCS
Tel: +44 (0)1202 417477
On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 5:17 PM, Alan Pritchard <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> I don't want to just dump this, so if anyone collects interesting
> historical books on information retrieval, it is available for the cost of
> postage (approx £5.30)
> Charles P. Bourne
> Methods of information handling
> Wiley, 1963. 241p.
>
> Contents: The nature of the problem; Classification and indexing: the
> organization of information; Coding: the indexing shorthand;
> Machine-language representation; Manual card systems; Punched card systems;
> Computer systems; Other paper tape and magnetic media equipment; Microfilm
> and image handling equipment.
>
> Good physical condition, although dust wrapper is a bit torn.
>
> A real classic and much content of the earlier chapters is still valid
> today.
>
> First come, first served.
>
>
> Best wishes
> Alan Pritchard MPhil FCLIP MBCS
> Tel: +44 (0)1202 417477
>
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