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Miller, Ralph – Online, 1985
Reviews two software products--INSTANTCOM and PC WRITE--that work well in tandem and possess the following capabilities: make logon easy and memory-independent; allow prewritten search statements to be uploaded; allow downloading of results; permit easy editing and other data management options. Examples done on the IBM PC/AT are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers
Lasbo, Paul – Online, 1984
Describes uses of the microcomputer by Instant Information, Inc., highlighting administrative tasks (accounting, correspondence, file maintenance) and microcomputer's ability to act as dumb terminal in information retrieval. Software selection, the company's computer program "Instantcom" which supports communication and retrieval, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices
Witters, Maryanne – Online, 1984
Reviews Fast Interlibrary Loans and Statistics (FILLS), a library-specific microcomputer software package designed to enable processing of interlibrary loans in less than 50 percent of manual time. Examples of American Library Association Interlibrary Loan Form, outstanding loan report, periodical requests report, library reports (requests,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Interlibrary Loans, Library Cooperation
Blair, John C., Jr. – Online, 1984
Review of computer software offering text editing/processing capabilities highlights work habits, elements of computer style and composition, buffers, the CRT, line- and screen-oriented text editors, video attributes, "swapping,""cache" memory, "disk emulators," text editing versus text processing, and UNIX operating…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Display Systems, Man Machine Systems
Trudell, Libby – Online, 1983
The OnTyme electronic mail service made available to library and information community by CLASS (a cooperative library services agency) is discussed as example of computer-based message system. Use of system by Dynamic Services to support internal and external communications needs and receive orders is highlighted. Examples of online sessions are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems
Sullivan, Jeanette – Online, 1985
Describes use of a database management system (dBASE II, produced by Ashton-Tate), noting best features and disadvantages. Highlights include data entry, multiple access points available, training requirements, use of dBASE for a bibliographic application, auxiliary software, and dBASE updates. Sample searches, auxiliary programs, and requirements…
Descriptors: Citations (References), Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Wismer, Donald – Online, 1984
Describes method of generating Electronic Yellow Pages mailing labels using DIALOG commands which involve downloading to disk and interposing a BASIC language program between disk and printer. Downloading problems (accession numbers, "tic" which DIALOG provides, line noise), two versions of program (full, compressed), and output examples…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases
Belli, Frank G.; And Others – Online, 1985
This first in a series of articles outlines general requirements (flexibility, compatibility and control, response time and volume, searching, data entry); functional requirements (acquisitions, circulation, departmental subscriptions, internal and external reports, interlibrary loan, journals/serials, codes, patron); and use of the data…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Centers, Information Services
Dewey, Patrick R. – Online, 1983
Examines features of consumer online services (CompuServe, Source, Apple) highlighting electronic mail, job listing, news and "tip" information, financial services, programing, citizen band simulation, online encyclopedia, costs, Gamemaster (a game system in Evanston, Illinois), electronic bulletin boards, and communications software…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Costs, Databases
Vogel, J. Thomas; Burns, Lynn W. – Online, 1984
Describes serials management at Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science library via a microcomputer, a file manager called PFS, and a relational database management system called dBase II. Check-in procedures, programing with dBase II, "static" and "active" databases, and claim procedures are discussed. Check-in forms are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases
Atkinson, Steven D.; Watkins, Steven G. – Online, 1985
Describes method of keeping track of search service and database changes through use of database information files stored on microcomputer in use at Computer Search Service, State University of New York Albany. System configuration, file structure, data input forms, system reports, database fact sheets, and search service brochure are highlighted.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Estimates, Databases
Rowell, Peter P.; Utterback, Nancy – Online, 1984
Describes a system for identifying and retrieving relevant citations on a monthly basis which can be accomplished with any microcomputer and printer possessing capability of telecommunication and downloading. Procedures for comprehensive search, downloading, formatting of information for printing, printing file cards and abstracts, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices
Rowe, Gladys E. – Online, 1984
Describes use of selective dissemination of information (SDI) feature on DIALOG at Sandia Technical Library to produce bulletin announcing library acquisitions of technical reports in microfiche. Microfiche acquisition, developing profile, assembling profile output, costs, and suggestions for improvement are highlighted. Examples of SDI profiles…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Library Acquisition, Library Materials, Library Services
Casbon, Susan – Online, 1983
Based on online searching experiences on microcomputer at a small liberal arts college, this article outlines for the novice advantages and disadvantages of micro-searching, legal implications, future trends, and factors to consider in selecting hardware and software. A 16-item bibliography arranged in order of usefulness and 10 references are…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Copyrights
Ribbler, Judith – Online, 1996
By placing integrated access to online information on the desktop, companies gain a competitive edge, empower their employees, and deliver higher-quality service at less cost. Information audits, focus groups, and employee interviews can determine the information needs of organizations and enhance their information infrastructure. In this light,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Communication Audits, Competition