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Weisgerber, David W. – Information Services and Use, 1984
Reviews the economic importance of applying computer technology to Chemical Abstracts Service database production from 1973 to 1983. Database building, technological applications for editorial processing (online editing, Author Index Manufacturing System), and benefits (increased staff productivity, reduced rate of increase of cost of services,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Editing, Indexes
Perspectives in Computing, 1983
The six articles in this journal reflect the role of computers in the academic and scientific communities, discussing the relationship between universities and industry, communication networks, light-scattering, data processing during seismic exploration, and computer applications in publishing and archaeological site management. It is available…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Environmental Research, Information Networks
McCredie, John W. – Perspectives in Computing, 1982
Report of a study of strategic planning, conducted by EDUCOM, a consortium of colleges and universities engaged in sharing educational technology applications, portrays information processing ideas, goals, and plans at 10 innovative colleges and universities. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Innovation
Feigenbaum, Edward; McCorduck, Pamela – High Technology, 1983
Discusses a major, national plan (Fifth Generation Computer Systems) for Japan to become number one in the computer industry by the latter half of the 1990s. Includes comments on the likely success of and problems associated with the plan supported by Japan's Ministery of International Trade and Industry. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computers

Brownrigg, Edwin; And Others – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1984
Examination of the traditional library technical services functions and how they may change with the advent of widespread computer-based electronic publishing emphasizes ways in which technical services will have to adapt in electronic publishing environment. Implications of electronic publishing for library management and budgeting are explored.…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Futures (of Society), Information Processing, Library Automation
Corcoran, Elizabeth – Scientific American, 1989
Described is hypermedia including computers, videodisks, and monitors. Classroom and industry applications are discussed. Some criticism and issues involving the hypermedia are summarized. (YP)
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Uses in Education, Computers
You and the Chip: How a Microcomputer Can Help You Manage Your Publications Office More Efficiently.
Taylor, Peter D. – CASE Currents, 1983
Publications managers can control production costs, schedule jobs, and maintain correspondence, records, and inventory in more detail and in less time by using microcomputers. Four steps to set up a system are identified: define data, standardize data, create datafile, and maintain datafile. (MLW)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases
Schure, Alexander – 1983
The greatest future impacts of the computer communications technology upon engineering education may exist in its capacity to manage total systems and to extend education beyond current campus borders. Computers can guide learners, professionals, and agencies in education to methods maximized to attain their goals. Sophisticated information…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Engineering Education, Engineering Graphics
Cawkell, A. E. – 1978
This paper describes the development of textual information displays for home consumption on modified television receivers in Great Britain over the last few years, compares two systems in use there--Teletext and Viewdata--and discusses some future possibilities for such services in the U.S. as well as the U.K. British television equipment…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Display Systems, Information Processing

Woodard, F. E.; And Others – Analytical Chemistry, 1981
Focuses on attributes of microcomputer systems which affect their usefulness in a laboratory environment. In addition to presenting general concepts, comments are made regarding the implementation of these concepts using a microprocessor-based data acquisition system developed at the University of North Carolina. (CO)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Data Collection, Equipment Evaluation
Griffiths, Jose-Marie – 1981
This study assesses the application of both minicomputers and microcomputers to information-handling procedures and makes recommendations for automating such procedures, particularly in developing nations. The report is based on a survey of existing uses of small computing equipment in libraries, archives, and information centers which was…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developing Nations, Information Processing, Information Systems

Steen, Lynn Arthur – Science, 1988
Discusses the changing nature of mathematics. Describes how computers, applications, and cross-fertilization have produced new methods, theories, and models in the mathematical sciences transforming it into a powerful collection of tools for science. (RT)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Development, Geometry
Staman, E. Michael – Association for Institutional Research, 1981
Trends in computing and office automation and their applications, including planning, institutional research, and general administrative support in higher education, are discussed. Changing aspects of information processing and an increasingly larger user community are considered. The computing literacy cycle may involve programming, analysis, use…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Literacy, Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
Mann, Richard L.; Thomas, Charles R. – 1976
This is a collection of papers presented at an annual conference of the College and University Systems Exchange (CAUSE). Thirty-one papers are reproduced in their entirety and 39 are presented as abstracts. Of the 31 complete papers, 12 have been individually abstracted for "Resources in Education" (RIE). The major topics of the…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Conference Reports, Cost Effectiveness
Molnar, Andrew R. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1982
Among the topics discussed relating to demands on business/industry/education resulting from the "pull" of the information explosion are: frontiers of knowledge, research on educational television, computer-based learning, intelligent videodiscs, quality of learning, science education/cognitive research, misconceptions, motivation,…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Technology
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