A technical overview of the information resource dictionary system

Abstract

This publication provides a technical overview of the computer software specifications for an Information Resource Dictionary System (IRDS). It summarizes the data architecture and the software functions and processes of the IRDS. The IRDS Specifications are a draft proposed American National Standard, a draft proposed U.S. Federal Information Processing Standard, and a Working Document of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), Subcommittee 21, Working Group 3. The Overview also provides background information on the development of the draft proposed U.S. standards.