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Johnson, Bruce; Sharp, Colin – 1987
This two-phase study of the use of networks and information retrieval systems by schools in Australia was designed to inquire as to the extent that schools are using all available networks; how appropriate and effective these sources of information are for schools; how costly such services might be; and what developments can be reasonably expected…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Angle Park Computing Centre (Australia). – 1982
A relational database management system, Query-by-Example, was installed on an IBM 4331 system and tested in 10 schools in the Angle Park School district over a 1-year period to determine whether this system would provide the schools with the means for effectively processing the information essential for running the individual schools and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Retrieval
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Killen, Diana – Australian Academic and Research Libraries, 1976
Assesses results of questionnaire survey of 150 users of National Library of Australia's ERIC Selective Dissemination of Information Services established in 1974. Topics covered include user opinions, communication between service and users, Australian material inclusion, retrospective searches, online searches, other ERIC users, document back-up,…
Descriptors: Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Systems, Library Services
Clyde, Laurel A.; Kirk, Joyce – School Library Media Quarterly, 1989
Describes a survey of Australian primary and secondary schools that examined their use of electronic information systems. Topics discussed include systems and services in use, the extent of system use and acceptance, curriculum applications, perceived problems and benefits, and some of the strategies and administrative procedures connected with…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries