This article describes present and future computer based systems used in counseling and guidance, and provides several descriptive references. The article describes five types of systems, some of which replace and go beyond certain current counseling functions. (Author)

Describes 12 components comprising a comprehensive guidance system being designed to meet developmental, prescriptive, and associated nonpersonal needs of high school pupils. (CJ)

Discusses organization design as context for office automation; mature computer-based systems as one application of organization design variables; and emerging office automation systems (organizational information management, personal information management) as another application of these variables. Management information systems models and…

Reviews computer applications in judicial, legal, and legislative information activities being used to support litigation and court administration, assist in searching for legislation and laws, aid criminal justice information systems, and provide appropriate bibliographic and reference assistance. Management issues in automating systems are…

A comprehensive study of five institutions, selected as leaders in the field of administrative computer technology in higher education, is analyzed. Results are presented in the following areas: administrative tasks, information organization/technical structure, institutional operation, personnel, and cost/value. (Author/MLW)

Focuses on scholarly communication in an academic context, including computer applications in publishing, cataloging, and indexing. Includes a table highlighting computerization of bibliographic processes since 1961 and underlying principles to provide a cohesive base for the development of information services. (JN)

Describes how Milton Academy (Massachusetts) purchased its PDP 11/40 minicomputer and used it for all facets of the school's operations, including classwork, administration, and extracurricular activities. (Author/RW)

This description of a computerized graduation verification system developed and implemented at the University of South Carolina at Columbia discusses the "table-driven" feature of the programs and details the implementation of the system, including examples of the Extended Backus Naur Form (EBNF) notation used to represent the system…

Automated management information systems (MIS) process a great deal of data at a relatively low cost. Staff involvement is vital to the success of any MIS. Designers must consider how information moves in the organization and coordinate the system design with this movement. (JAC)

To realize the ultimate potential of a management information system in a local school district it will be necessary to address problems related to the system's data elements, the compliance mentality of vocational educators, and the lack of local expertise specific to the operation and utilization of these systems. (Author/IRT)

Provides small companies with limited resources some suggestions for undertaking a hypertext project. Describes how to create various forms of online documentation systems. (HB)

Examines the effectiveness of computer assisted career guidance system (CACGS) in reducing the career decision making difficulties of young adults in Israel. Difficulties were found to be highest for individuals who were prior to the pre-screening stage of the career decision making process and lowest for those who were at the choice stage.…

The Attitude Information System should provide a means of achieving the accuracy and credibility of survey techniques, the speed and specificity of public opinion polls, and the easy access of management information systems for crucial information about attitudes of the university constituency. (Author)

Characteristics of colleges that may indicate the need for a chief information officer (CIO) are identified, along with factors that might lead to failure in taking this direction. An example of an institution that encountered problems when they hired a CIO is included. Factors leading to success are as follows: (1) a well-thought-out position on…