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McCormick, John – Science Probe, 1991
Describes how anyone with a personal computer and a telephone can easily go "online" with hundreds of different bulletin board services (BBS), many of which are ideal data sources and information exchanges for amateur scientists. Lists contact information for selected commercial and governmental BBS systems. (Author/JJK)
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Elementary Secondary Education, Microcomputers, Modems
Ryan, Joe – 1985
This guide introduces the reader to the basics of online database searching using a microcomputer. Following definitions of the terms online, database, and searching, the guide presents information on the online environment, hardware needed, software needed, and configuring the software. A tutorial on online searching covers how to decide when to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Glossaries, Guidelines
Gratch, Bonnie – 1988
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for the end user for searching the ERIC database on CD-ROM using the Dialog OnDisc software. Topics include: (1) preparing for the search by analyzing the information need; (2) beginning the search and selecting a search option; (3) modifying the search; (4) displaying the records; (5) printing all…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Menu Driven Software, Microcomputers