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Microcomputer Software for Online Information Management: An Overview.
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Nieuwenhuysen, Paul – Electronic Library, 1988
Summary of the findings of a critical overview of more than 200 microcomputer programs using PC-DOS/MS-DOS for online information management discusses software for telecommunications, conversion/reformatting, storage and retrieval of text information, and word processing. (6 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Microcomputers
Automation of the CAS Document Delivery Service.
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Steensland, M. C.; Soukup, K. M. – Electronic Library, 1986
The automation of online order retrieval for Chemical Abstracts Service Document Delivery Service was accomplished by shifting to an order retrieval/dispatch process linked to a Unix network. The Unix-based environment, its terminal emulation, page-break, and user-friendly interface software, and later enhancements are reviewed. Resultant increase…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Man Machine Systems
Telecommunications Tutorial, Part 4: Software, Networks and File Transfers.
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Cawkell, A. E. – Electronic Library, 1990
Discusses telecommunications between computers and terminals and the software needed to transfer information files between computers. Technical management of computers and telecommunications in libraries is considered, computer networks are discussed, and a glossary of terms encountered in computer communications is presented. (Six references)…
Descriptors: Computer Centers, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Data Processing
A Bibliography of Text Information Management Software for IBM Microcomputers and Compatibles.
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Nieuwenhuysen, Paul – Electronic Library, 1988
This bibliography lists 754 books and articles which focus on programs that can run on IBM microcomputers and compatibles using PC DOS/MS DOS, and that can be used in online information and documentation work. An index lists the software packages alphabetically by title and references them to the main entries, which are listed by author. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval
Internet Cruising with the Internet Hunt.
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Gates, Rick – Electronic Library, 1993
Describes the Internet Hunt, a game designed to challenge and inform librarians about information sources available on the Internet. The use of telnet, and FTP (File Transfer Protocol) are described, and the results of the first Internet Hunt are provided. (EA)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Electronic Publishing, File Transfer Protocol
Alanet: The American Library Association's Electronic Information System.
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Melton, Emily – Electronic Library, 1986
This discussion of Alanet, a comprehensive information system for professional librarians, covers its development; program features; advantages; uniqueness as a complete and integrated electronic information system for library professionals; system applications; benefits; costs; future developments; and user education. (MBR)
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society)
A Project for Improving Interaction between Users and Information Centres: Public Access to Databases in Brazil.
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Barcellos, Silvia de Oliveira – Electronic Library, 1989
Describes a project that aims at providing information retrieval services in which the user, connected to a network node, will be able to access databases in host information centers without the need to re-establish connections when changing databases. The current status of the project and planned network services are discussed. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Developing Nations, Dial Access Information Systems