In the Spring 1973 of the Journal, Mr. Petito presented two closely related lectures in note form on the development of manuals, as given at an AMA seminar. The present paper develops computer software documentation with reference to types of documentation, documentation library, and documentation standards.

Two closely related lectures on the development of manuals were presented at a recent AMA seminar. In the first set of lecture notes provided by the author, the function of the documentation unit in a company is described, as well as the development of material leading to the production of a systems manual. In the second set, the internal structure of the manual is discussed, particularly in gathering material and preparing the outline.