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American Society for Information Science, Washington, DC. – 1986
This document contains abstracts of papers on database design and management which were presented at the 1986 mid-year meeting of the American Society for Information Science (ASIS). Topics considered include: knowledge representation in a bilingual art history database; proprietary database design; relational database design; in-house databases;…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
Council for Cultural Cooperation, Strasbourg (France). – 1991
At the reported meeting, the Group was informed of the increasing interest from Eastern and Central Europe in the work of the Council of Europe. There was a report of the study visit to EUDISED (European Documentation and Information System for Education) agencies in Vienna and The Hague by representatives from the national agencies of…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Database Producers, Databases, Evaluation Criteria
Download full textHo, Soo Miang – 1986
This presentation at a seminar for library staff and students describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system as an information system designed to provide users with ready access to primarily English-language literature dealing with education by establishing a database, publishing abstracting journals, and reproducing…
Descriptors: Databases, Indexes, Information Systems, Online Searching
Peer reviewedBlados, Walter R.; And Others – Government Information Quarterly, 1991
This symposium issue presents nine articles that discuss the U.S. Air Force STINFO (Scientific and Technical Information) Program, which was developed to improve the effectiveness of collecting and disseminating scientific and technical information concerning Department of Defense, Army, Navy, and Air Force research and engineering efforts. (LRW)
Descriptors: Databases, Engineering, Government Publications, Information Dissemination
Fjallbrant, Nancy, Ed. – IATUL Proceedings, 1985
Papers presented at an August 1984 international seminar on online user education include "Library Policies and Strategies in The Netherlands" (Chris J. van Wijk, The Netherlands); "Promotion and Marketing of Library Services" (Nancy Fjallbrant, Sweden); "Library Promotion by Computer" (Ian Malley, United Kingdom); "Library User Education and…
Descriptors: Database Producers, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
American Statistical Association, Washington, DC. – 1977
One of four projects conducted by the American Statistical Association (ASA) in cooperation with the Bureau of the Census, the conference explored the most important and fruitful research and development topics within the user-oriented software domain. Its objectives were to (1) develop recommendations on mechanisms to improve access to and use of…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Data Collection, Data Processing, Databases
Kinyon, William R. – Laserdisk Professional, 1989
Summarizes the issues relating to the impact of CD-ROM technology that were discussed at a conference of producers and publishers of databases and other information services. Topics discussed include production issues, copyrights, case studies of product development and marketing, and the relationship between primary and secondary information…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Copyrights, Database Producers, Information Services
Harriman, Sigrid G., Ed. – 1987
This document presents the proceedings of a conference on the issues of intellectual property rights in a technology-driven environment. Following an introduction which summarizes the conference presentations and discussions, copies of the five presentations are provided: (1) "The OTA (Office of Technology Assessment) Report on Intellectual…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Copyrights, Electronic Journals, Electronic Publishing
United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America, Port-of-Spain (Trinadad). Caribbean Documentation Centre. – 1983
This publication outlines the activities and impact of the Caribbean Information System for Economic and Social Planning (CARISPLAN), as reported by representatives of 16 Caribbean nations and various regional organizations. A copy of the meeting agenda and other introductory material are followed by brief summaries of reports from representatives…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Databases, Developing Nations, Documentation
Lavo, Barbara, Comp. – 1981
Papers presented at a 1981 seminar on library resource sharing covered topics related to Australasian databases, Australian and New Zealand document delivery systems, and shared acquisition and cataloging for special libraries. The papers included: (1) "AUSINET: Australasia's Information Network?" by Ian McCallum; (2) "Australia/New…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Foreign Countries, Interlibrary Loans
Bernhardt, Frances, Ed.; Jordan, Kathy, Ed. – 1986
The primary objective of this report is to provide useful information to community colleges making decisions about beginning or improving online access to information. The report provides conference highlights, including summaries of the keynote address by Anne Caputo of Dialog Information Services, several short talks on community colleges and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Community Colleges, Databases, Library Services
Bleimschein, Sue, Ed. – 1986
Sixteen papers from a workshop on computer applications sponsored by the University of Cape Town (South Africa) School of Librarianship are presented in this volume: (1) "Introduction to the Use of Information Technology" (Sue Bleimschein); (2) "Searching Remote Databases" (Steve Rossouw); (3) "SABINET [South African Bibliographic and Information…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Indexing, Information Centers
Canadian Association of Research Libraries, Montreal (Quebec). – 1979
These papers discuss various options for a computerized national bibliographic network and highlight the problems and potential of developing such a database. Following a brief explanation of the conference purpose and organization, 10 primary papers are presented: (1) "A Brief Overview of Computerized Library Networking in Canada," by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Borden, P. A.; And Others – 1988
Summaries are presented of five conference papers on communication, control, and computer access for handicapped individuals. Papers have the following titles and authors: "Accessibility of Graphically Based User Interface Computer Systems for Individuals with Visual Impairments" (Charles Lee and Gregg Vanderheiden); "Data Base vs. Information…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Computer Software, Databases, Disabilities
Cheney, B. J., Ed. – 1984
The first of two volumes of a conference proceedings, this document contains the welcome, the opening, the keynote addresses, and the invited papers, as well as a submitted paper by John Gillam which was not available for publication in the pre-prints (Volume 2) prior to the conference. Three addresses are not included in these proceedings and…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
