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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
Hane, Paula – Online, 1984
This review of public domain software (written by individuals who release programs for free copying and distribution) focuses on disk utility programs which deal with the manipulation of files on disks (finding, moving, changing, viewing, organizing, storing). Sources for identifying programs and three addresses for software distribution are…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Retrieval
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
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
Caruso, Elaine – Online, 1981
Outlines the characteristics of TRAINER, a computer-based system designed to aid individuals in learning and practicing the search skills needed in using online bibliographic retrieval services. (FM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Learning Modules
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
