Entries are not uniform as to content. The most complete entries run three-quarters of a page and include company name, address, phone numbers, year founded, staffing information, related organizations, a description, scope, products, availability, remarks and contact person. Entries for non-U.S. companies tend to be the least complete. Entries for companies no longer in business, but listed in previous editions, are noted. In my opinion, Gale does a better job with each new edition of this publication.
Cost is prohibitive for all but the largest libraries.
Libraries Unlimited, P.O. Box 6633, Englewood, CO 80155-6633. Systems analysis was barely a part of the librarian's vocabulary in the early 70s. In today's era of team management, virtually every librarian is involved in some kind of automation effort. However, all examples and illustrations are drawn from library settings so it is easy to relate them to our own experiences. The book is thorough and covers all aspects of defining information problems, collecting data, arraying data into flowcharts, etc.