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Admissibility of Electronically Filed Federal Records as Evidence.
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Government Information Quarterly, 1992
Presents guidelines prepared by Department of Justice Management Division staff to provide an understanding of the rules of evidence as they apply to electronically filed records and ensure that appropriate agency procedures are instituted in creating and maintaining such records. Hearsay, authentication, and the laying of a proper foundation are…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Data Collection, Databases, Guidelines
Laser/Optical Data Base Products: Evaluation and Selection.
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Nicholls, Paul Travis – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
The practical advice for the evaluation of laser/optical data disk materials (e.g., CD-ROM) is based on a review of the relevant literature. An evaluation framework is outlined and collection development tools and sources of published reviews are identified. (34 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Equipment, Evaluation Criteria
How To Use the SilverPlatter Software To Search the ERIC CD ROM.
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Merrill, Paul F. – 1988
This manual provides detailed instructions for using SilverPlatter software to search the ERIC CD ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), a large bibliographic database relating to education which contains reference information on numerous journal articles from over 750 journals cited in the "Current Index to Journals in Education" (CIJE),…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Guidelines, Information Sources
Physical Education Research--Computerized Databases in an Interdisciplinary Field.
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Clever, Elaine Cox; Dillard, David P. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1993
With the advent of online searching, the terminology available for topic searching has greatly expanded and deepened. CD-ROMs and computerized databases available through online search services offer a variety of approaches to research in physical education. The article explains the use of computerized databases in an interdisciplinary field. (SM)
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Researching Native Americans: Tips on Vocabulary, Search Strategies and Internet Resources.
Mueller-Alexander, Jeanette M.; Seaton, Helen J. – Database, 1994
Describes search strategies and vocabulary selection for researching information on Native Americans using DIALOG databases as examples. Highlights include tribal names search strategy; examples of false drops; revised search strategies for full-text databases; Internet sources, including various software systems; and CD-ROM products about Native…
Descriptors: American Indians, Computer Software, Databases, Online Searching
Branching out into Genealogy.
Reid, Judith P. – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses library resources for genealogical research, including bibliographies of family histories, guides to genealogical resources, periodicals, indexes, CD-ROM products, electronic bulletin boards, and nonprofit services. An annotated list of 13 titles for a basic collection is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Electronic Mail, Genealogy
Information System for Environmental Chemicals: Training for End Users.
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Voigt, Kristina; And Others – Online Review, 1991
Discusses factors to consider in identifying and accessing appropriate data sources for environmental chemical information and describes three training programs for end-users: (1) a course on retrieval of information on dangerous substances; (2) a seminar on German offline databases on chemicals; and (3) a workshop on the Information System for…
Descriptors: Course Content, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries