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| Online | 6 |
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| Blair, John C., Jr. | 1 |
| Genaway, David C. | 1 |
| Kolner, Stuart J. | 1 |
| Kremin, Michael | 1 |
| Notess, Greg R. | 1 |
| O'Leary, Mick | 1 |
| Pietro, Deborah | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Pietro, Deborah; Kremin, Michael – Online, 1983
Reports on educational information services developed by the Bibliographic Retrieval Services (BRS)/Education Service Group (ESG): School Practices Information Network (SPIN) and School Practices Information File (SPIF). Background and history of the services, a description of each service, and illustrative material are provided. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Resources, Information Networks, Information Services
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1985
Business Computer Network (BCN) employs automatic calling and logon, multiple database access, disk search capture, and search assistance interfaces to provide single access to 15 online services. Telecommunications software (SuperScout) used to reach BCN and participating online services offers storage and message options and is accompanied by…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Services
Genaway, David C. – Online, 1983
Discusses microcomputer interfacing systems which accept full MARC record from bibliographic utility, reformat and transform it into local library computer system format; illustrates how the TPS-400 interface works; outlines criteria for interface selection; indicates installation decisions; and notes limitation problems and benefits. Four…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education
Kolner, Stuart J. – Online, 1986
This discussion of uploading (the transmission of information from local memory to a remote system) covers benefits, disadvantages, host system features, technical aspects, and four examples of uploading using CROSSTALK. Examples include function keys, searcher assistance with commonly-used terms, the use of hedges and boiler-plate searching, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Storage
Blair, John C., Jr. – Online, 1983
Describes computer operating systems applicable to microcomputers, noting hardware components, advantages and disadvantages of each system, local area networks, distributed processing, and a fully configured system. Lists of hardware components (disk drives, solid state disk emulators, input/output and memory components, and processors) and…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Equipment Evaluation, Information Networks, Information Processing
Notess, Greg R. – Online, 1994
Describes levels of Internet connectivity, physical connections, and connection speeds. Compares options for connecting to the Internet, including terminal accounts, dial-up terminal accounts, direct connections through a local area network, and direct connections using SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol) or PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol). (eight…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cable Television, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks
