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Freeman, Grey; York, Jerry – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1991
This article discusses the emergence of the client/server paradigm for the delivery of computer applications, its emergence in response to the proliferation of microcomputers and local area networks, the applicability of the model in academic institutions, and its implications for college campus information technology organizations. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Delivery Systems, Higher Education, Information Management
Brooks, Allen; Creutz, Alan – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
The technology of integrating microcomputers into mainframe computing networks is difficult. The functional needs that users have for micro/mainframe linkage are discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Communications, Computers, Decentralization
West, Thomas W. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
The convergence of telecommunications and computing technologies portends significant opportunities for an institution to distribute the computer capabilities and tools to individual participants (faculty, staff, and students) while linking them via telecommunications network, thus enabling each to be more effective. (MLW)
Descriptors: Educational Technology, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Science
Blunt, Charles R.; Hazboun, Kamal A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
By linking office systems technology with data processing operations within colleges, administrative support can be improved in the areas of: office records management, document creation and dissemination, management information, data processing, and office communications. Systems implementation efforts at Penn State are outlined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, Data Processing, Higher Education, Management Information Systems
Heterick, Robert C., Jr. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1990
This article describes some of the potential inhibitors of the transformation of libraries by digital technologies and some steps that universities can take to overcome them. Included is information about the formation of a national coalition by the Association of Research Libraries, CAUSE, and EDUCOM--the Coalition for Networked Information.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cooperative Programs, Copyrights, Higher Education
Katz, Richard N. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1992
This speech addresses the need for institutions of higher education to develop economic models to assist in the management of academic information systems (including both print and computerized systems) in light of restricted economic resources. Steps in development of a comprehensive model of information costs are outlined. (DB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Educational Economics