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Kazlauskas, Edward John; Ingebretsen, Dorothy L. – Database, 1987
Describes the categories of available information management software, and provides guidelines for needs assessment, software selection, testing, and evaluation. The annotated bibliography cites general discussions and program reviews for the following types of software: file management, general database management, bibliographic management,…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Classification, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
Ryan, Ellen – Currents, 1995
Six college and university alumni and development professionals comment on problems and potential of computer software for program administration. They look at current problems with software, discuss capabilities they would like to have, and make predictions for the future of software abilities, hardware uses, sales, and other issues. (MSE)
Descriptors: Alumni, College Administration, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Notowitz, Carol I. – School Library Journal, 1987
This discussion of library software packages includes guidelines for library automation with microcomputers; criteria to aid in software selection; comparison of some features of available acquisitions, circulation and overdues software; references for software reviews; additional information on microsoftware; and a directory of producers and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Criteria
Mika, Joseph J.; Shuman, Bruce A. – American Libraries, 1988
The second article in a four-part continuing education course on legal issues affecting libraries and librarians addresses the issues of liability insurance, malpractice, and copyright laws pertaining to print materials and computer software. (12 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Copyrights, Legal Responsibility, Libraries
Cramer, Jerome – American School Board Journal, 1984
Outlines how the National Education Association's Educational Computer Service program for evaluation of educational software is run, and responds to critics of the program. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Cronin, Beverly – Popular Computing, 1984
Introduces three articles that identify various types of database management programs, discuss their basic features and some typical applications and present a table of the leading programs available; profile several companies that are utilizing database management systems; and illustrate several unusual home applications for hobbyists. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Information Processing, Management Information Systems
Englade, Ken – American School Board Journal, 1984
Presents and evaluates the National Education Association's for-pay software review program. Also reviews the 98th Congress's legislation relating to school software. (MD)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Courseware, Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation
Mitchell, Rodney P. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Supplying data from mainframe computers to microcomputers is tedious because IBM mainframe computers use Extended Binary-Coded Decimal Interchange Code (EBCDIC) to represent data and microcomputers use an American National Standard Code for Information Interchange (ASCII) code set. (MLF)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Science, Computer Software, Computers
Williams, Warren S.; LeCesne, Terrel – Electronic Learning, 1985
Discusses the hardware and software necessary to generate charts and graphs to illustrate numeric data using a microcomputer. The manufacturer, price, operating system, memory requirements, and types of graphs they can produce are given for nine graphics software packages and seven inexpensive plotters. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Costs, Graphs
Raitt, David I. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Considers pros and cons of using personal computers or microcomputers in a library and information setting. Highlights include discussions about the physical environment, security, effects on users, costs in terms of time and money, micro-mainframe links, and standardization considerations. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Library Administration, Microcomputers
Hyde, Hartley – Unicorn, Journal of the Australian College of Education, 1986
The advantages of microcomputer networks include resource sharing, multiple user communications, and integrating data processing and office automation. This article nonetheless favors stand-alone computers for Australian secondary school classrooms because of unreliable hardware, software design, and copyright problems, and individual progress…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Copyrights, Foreign Countries
Franz, Jennifer – Thrust for Educational Leadership, 1984
Outlines how microcomputers can reduce paperwork and add efficiency to the principal's job. Includes recommendations for software programs and tips on effective uses of microcomputers. (MD)
Descriptors: Budgeting, Computer Software, Costs, Efficiency

Paynter, Marion – Education Libraries, 1988
This brief planning guide for library automation incorporates needs assessment and evaluation of options to meet those needs. A bibliography of materials on automation planning and software reviews, library software directories, and library automation journals is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines, Library Automation
Sloan, Bernard G. – Library Journal, 1985
This essay on the management of microcomputer use in organizations highlights problem areas associated with the central issue of control: acquisition of hardware and software, compatibility, security, data integrity, training, documentation, and the isolation factor. Establishment of a microcomputer information center for education, promotion,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Centers, Information Services, Library Administration
Cranney, Charles – Currents, 1992
Three important trends in desktop publishing include (1) use of multiple media in presentation of information; (2) networking; and (3) "hot links" (integrated file-exchange formats). It is also important for college publications professionals to be familiar with sources of information about technological change and to be able to sort out the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Desktop Publishing, Higher Education, Information Networks