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Buckland, Michael K. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
The functions of electronic mail and online catalogs are described, and the possible uses of the two in conjunction for library purposes are explored, including notes between librarians, broadcast news, patron notifications, selective information dissemination, and interlibrary loans. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Information Dissemination, Library Automation, Office Automation
Wallace, Walter R. – School Business Affairs, 1988
Describes the implementation of a FOCUS, a fourth-generation language (4GL) database management system for the St. Louis (Missouri) Public Schools, that allows for the analysis of individual department or school files and the districtwide file. (MLF)
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Office Automation, Programing Languages
Winer, Ellen N. – School Business Affairs, 1988
Microcomputer efficiency and software economy can be achieved through file transfer and data sharing. Costs can be reduced by purchasing computer systems that allow for expansion and portability of data. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
Geurts, Peter; Estey, James – School Business Affairs, 1988
Integrated Services Digital Network is a technology that allows optimum utilization of human and physical resources by rapid and simultaneous transmission of conversation and data over existing telephone lines. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education
Massy, William F. – Capital Ideas, 1991
Among the many reasons why college and university costs are rising are factors internal to the institutions which hold down productivity. Most efforts to improve productivity usually fail because they do not introduce new energy or information from the outside. In order to improve productivity, formal, non-quantitative evaluation should include a…
Descriptors: Administrator Evaluation, College Administration, Costs, Evaluation Methods

Wing, Steven R.; Seibring, Mark A. – CUPA Journal, 1992
This case study examines how the University of Florida personnel office coped with reduced staff and increased responsibilities. Key strategies included systematic goal setting, staff involvement, streamlining of routine tasks, and increasing computer literacy. Increased efficiency has resulted. (DB)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Cost Effectiveness, Efficiency
Lorentz, Gordon S. – School Business Affairs, 1988
Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) programs are used to teach drafting at an Indiana high school. The school system's maintenance department shared use of the software and equipment to produce original drawings of school buildings. (MLF)
Descriptors: Architectural Drafting, Computer Graphics, Computer Uses in Education, Drafting
Uhler, Scott F. – School Business Affairs, 1988
A school district that decides to acquire high-technology equipment for educational or administrative purposes faces three primary concerns: (1) potential competitive bid requirements; (2) a possible duty to bargain with employees over the effect of automation on existing jobs; and (3) copyright requirements. (MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Collective Bargaining, Computer Uses in Education, Copyrights
Napello, Dolores W. – School Business Affairs, 1988
An inhouse accounting program can increase the productivity and efficiency of the school business office. Discusses basic questions regarding software, hardware requirements, training, and obtaining staff support and cooperation. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers
Canipe, Stephen – 1988
This module presents information to administrators and teachers planning to use telecommunications in the business and office curriculum in grades 9-12. It accompanies three modules designed for use in three courses in which a unit on telecommunications can be taught. The module addresses four major needs. The first section discusses required…
Descriptors: Business Education, Competency Based Education, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning
Fanjoy, Catherine – School Business Affairs, 1990
A small school system can plan and install an effective computer system by developing a comprehensive plan; involving the personnel who will use the system; relying on vendors with proven records; and recognizing that training is an ongoing process. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
McCarthy, Bob; And Others – Electronic Learning, 1989
This theme issue describes ways in which educational administrators are successfully automating many of their administrative tasks. Articles focus on student management; office automation, including word processing, databases, and spreadsheets; human resources; support services, including supplies, textbooks, and learning resources; financial…
Descriptors: Administrators, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Administration, Educational Finance
Nathanson, Gloria R.; And Others – 1994
This volume is designed to provide specialists in international education with a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects pertaining to the admission of international students to colleges and universities in the United States. The chapters are: (1) "Institutional Policy Issues Regarding International Students"; (2) "Recruitment Principles…
Descriptors: Admission (School), College Admission, College Applicants, Computer Uses in Education