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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
Rathe, Richard; Schell, Cathrina – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Describes BIBTOOLS, a system of programs for microcomputers that accomplish many of the manual tasks involved in compiling bibliographies. Highlights of the system, which is designed for use with medical databases, include input and output functions, combining the software with online literature searches, parsing, and programs that function as…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Citations (References), Computer Software, Databases
Thomas, Charles R. – EDUCOM, 1984
Discusses the effects which changes in computer technology are having on the organization, staffing, and budgets at institutions of higher education. Trends in computer hardware, computer software, and in office automation are also discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Automation, Budgets, Computer Oriented Programs
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Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Describes features of existing software packages for circulation control (borrower and item files, data capture and verification, issue, return, renewal, loan conditions, reservations, overdues, updating, and management information), and serials control (ordering, recording receipt, reader access, binding and financial control, listings, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Database Management Systems, Information Processing
Wright, P.; Valbonesi, P. – 1985
This report comprises a detailed evaluation of two minicomputer-based school information management systems for use at the senior high school level: (1) Prompt Automated Scheduling System (PASS) by Mid-American Corporation and locally developed software, which runs on an IBM minicomputer, and (2) Student Administration System (SAS) by SIERRA…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases
Wright, P.; Valbonesi, P. – 1985
This report comprises a detailed evaluation of three IBM microcomputer-based school information management systems: Student Information and Records System (SIRS) by Management Information Group, The School System (TSS) by Columbia Computing Services, and Computer Educational Management Accounting System (CEMAS) by Computerlib. These three systems…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases
Rivera, Gloria – 1987
This course curriculum is intended for community college instructors and administrators to use in implementing a principles of information processing course. A student's course syllabus provides this information: credit hours, catalog description, prerequisites, required texts, instructional process, objectives, student evaluation, and class…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Objectives, Community Colleges, Computer Science
Wright, P.; Wernik, I. – 1985
This report presents an evaluation instrument through which school districts and schools can identify and select computer-based school information management systems (SIMS) suited to their needs. These selection criteria were identified through a survey questionnaire and interviews at 18 representative schools in the Edmonton (Alberta) Public…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases
Carnine, Doug; And Others – 1984
This workshop presenter's guide is intended for use by administrators in training one another in the Project Leadership program developed by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). This manual is divided into four areas of technology and education: (1) Administrators and Computers, (2) Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI), (3)…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, Administrators, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy