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Download full textLancaster, F. W., Ed. – 1987
The papers in this proceedings consider ways in which user friendly interface design may be used to make online systems in public and academic libraries easier to use, and thus more attractive to potential users. A short introduction by F. W. Lancaster is followed by nine papers: (1) "Linking the Unlinkable" (Michael Gorman); (2)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer System Design, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Littlefield, Julie; Glier, John – Currents, 1992
Five major considerations to be addressed by college development programs before upgrading a computer system include: (1) evaluating functions of the current system; (2) assessing system capabilities needed; (3) discovering what users need; (4) deciding whether to patch an older system, build a new one in house, or buy it complete; and (5)…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer System Design, Computers, Equipment Evaluation
Finlayson, Jean, Ed. – Coombe Lodge Report, 1989
This collection of papers addresses key questions facing college managers and others choosing, introducing, and living with big, complex computer-based systems. "What Use the User Requirement?" (Tony Coles) stresses the importance of an information strategy driven by corporate objectives, not technology. "Process of Selecting a…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer System Design, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
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Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to present an e-learning content adaptation toolkit--ELCAT--that helps to achieve the objectives of the KTP project No. 3509. Design/methodology/approach: The chosen methodology is absolutely practical. The tool was put into motion and results were observed as university and the collaborating company members…
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Internet, Computer System Design, User Needs (Information)
