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Peer reviewedCrawford, Chase W. – NASSP Bulletin, 1985
Criteria for selecting administrative computer hardware are provided. (MCG)
Descriptors: Educational Administration, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Microcomputers
Weinberg, Sandy – American School and University, 1985
New "supermicros," extremely powerful microcomputers, may take the place of minicomputers in college administration. The differences between the two types of computers are explained and suggestions are offered for what and when to buy. (MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Merchandise Information
Fredenburg, Philip B. – School Business Affairs, 1986
Microcomputer systems for school districts are best obtained by selecting the software, and matching it with hardware. Discusses criteria for software and hardware, monitors, input/output devices, backup devices, and printers. Components of two basic microcomputer systems for the business office are proposed. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation
Peer reviewedRawnsley, L. Scott – Legal Reference Services Quarterly, 1986
Describes the INFOTRAC and LEGALTRAC systems, which provide general and legal bibliographic databases stored on videodisk and accessed by microcomputer. The discussion of the system includes performance of the various hardware components, the assembly process involved, and online searching experiences. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Indexes
Peer reviewedValauskas, Edward J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes an automation project at the Merriam Center Library in which Apple Macintoshes were introduced as library workstations. The implementation process, staff involvement and reactions, and current configurations and applications of the workstations are discussed. An appendix provides a comparison of current microcomputer based workstations…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design, Equipment Evaluation, Library Automation
Spigai, Fran; And Others – Database, 1987
Three case studies of organizations that have implemented Cuadra Associate's STAR system, an integrated multiuser hardware and software information management system, describe and evaluate the use of the system with microcomputers within a database services organization, an academic law library, and an academic health sciences library. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Database Management Systems, Equipment Evaluation
Alberico, Ralph – Database Searcher, 1988
Uses the different search environments of information brokers and institutional searchers to illustrate the factors that should be considered when selecting microcomputers for search operations. The factors discussed include speed, storage capabilities, displays, modems, printing technologies, facsimile transmission, and portability. A directory…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Printers, Computer Storage Devices, Database Management Systems
Wisconsin State Dept. of Public Instruction, Madison. – 1991
Highlighting the issues that confront small libraries who are exploring automation options, this report focuses on microcomputer-based automation systems for circulation and an online patron access catalog (OPAC). The information provided outlines some of the questions that librarians must ask themselves or vendors before they select a specific…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Software Evaluation, Costs, Database Management Systems
Barlow, Diane; And Others – School Library Journal, 1987
Describes the experiences of high school students using microcomputers to access an electronic version of an encyclopedia in the school's media center. The topics discussed include hardware and software requirements of the CD-ROM format, information seeking strategies and problems observed, student satisfaction with the system, and recommendations…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Encyclopedias, Equipment Evaluation
