Cost distribution and analysis in computer storage and retrieval

Harvey Marron and Martin Snyderman

American Documentation, 1966, vol. 17, issue 2, 89-95

Abstract: A method for costing computer jobs done by a mechanized storage and retrieval activity is proposed and discussed. Attention is confined solely to computer costs. The Science Information Exchange, a mechanized installation handling information on research in progress is used as the case in point. All computer jobs are grouped as batched, singly run or maintenance tasks. Job unit costs are calculated with and without inclusion of file maintenance costs. Should other activities compute their costs similarly, interactivity cost comparisons can be made readily, opening the door to cost‐quality criteria for mechanized searches and report preparation.

Date: 1966
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