This document discusses organizing a library's vertical file collection of newspaper clippings. As a student assistant, the author finds it difficult to help patrons find specific clippings because they are not fully indexed in the system. The author proposes creating a database to better organize the vertical file collection. The database would include fields for the clipping ID number, title, author, date, and status information for tracking use by students. Advantages of the database include easier access and more flexible data retrieval than a manual filing system, while disadvantages include potential issues from power loss or changes requiring updates to all data input.