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Chisholm, Margaret – Audiovisual Instruction, 1971
Descriptors: Automation, Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
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
Peer reviewedBlasgen, Michael W. – Science, 1982
Surveys the technology of database software and hardware, describing some of the principal issues related to the user's view of data, sharing, concurrent access, security, and integrity. (JN)
Descriptors: Banking, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science
Denenberg, Stewart A. – Journal of Computer-Based Instruction, 1980
Discusses a semantic network of computer literacy topics and a computer implementation (ACCOLADE) for the PLATO IV system. ACCOLADE was used by learners as a search tool for accessing knowledge about a particular topic in the computer literacy knowledge space and as a mechanism to reveal the structure of that knowledge space. References are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Science Education, Higher Education
Haskett, James A.; Wegener, Judith E. – Library Journal, 1977
The computerized data base on community organizations of Monroe County Public Library, Indiana is described. (KP)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Community Organizations, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs
Peer reviewedHarvey, Lyn – Computer Education, 1984
Discusses use of computers in various areas of geography. These include: geography instruction; an information retrieval; systems analysis; computer simulation; entering of data to be represented graphically and in map form; and experimental research. Such potential future uses as creating models to analyze effects of meteorological changes are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Geography
Peer reviewedGersting, John M., Jr. – College and University, 1975
A brief nontechnical description of time-sharing computer software developed at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis as an aid in disseminating class schedule information. Design criteria include maintenance of a data base on sections offered, display of sections closed, and creation of reports on in individual schedules for closed…
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Peer reviewedBivins, Kathleen T.; Eriksson, Lennart – Information Processing and Management, 1982
Describes Reflink, a system based on sophisticated information retrieval techniques which is housed in a small microcomputer, and its predecessor, Reference Librarian Enhancement System (REFLES). The systems are placed in a conceptual framework involving stable and dynamic information, and several illustrations of multiple uses are presented. Four…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Peer reviewedMcCarn, Davis B.; McCarn, Grace H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Describes ongoing project to automate production of 26 indexes and catalogs produced by H. W. Wilson Company through use of the BEACON system and its online screen-edit program, SCREED. System objectives, system architecture, specifications, components (data entry, validation, release, file generation, retrieval, publication, photocomposition,…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases
Peer reviewedBaird, William E. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1984
Presents abstracts of selected papers on computer topics. These include: computers and mathematics education; microcomputers in school science; model for developing elementary school computer science curriculum; computer-oriented pre/inservice training for science and mathematics teachers; using databases to locate information on software;…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Sleeth, Jim; LaRue, James – American Libraries, 1983
Preliminary description of design of electronic library and home information delivery system highlights potentials of personal computer interface program (applying for service, assuring that users are valid, checking for measures, searching, locating titles) and incorporation of concepts used in other information systems (security checks,…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Download full textPhalen, William J. – 1975
The Comprehensive Occupational Data Analysis Programs (CODAP) are designed for analyzing and retrieving occupational survey information collected by means of job inventories. Two programs that are parts of the CODAP system are described: the Ordering of Hierarchically Grouped Case Data (KPATH) program which reorders case data permitting…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Accola, W. V. – 1973
A computerized information retrieval system has been designed to support the secondary school counseling effort. The system, entitled Total Guidance Information Support System (TGISS), runs on an IBM System/360 Model 65 facility and uses the IBM 2848 Display Control Unit. The software consists of an interactive communications program developed in…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Counseling, Educational Counseling
Parker, Edwin B. – 1971
SPIRES (Stanford Public Information Retrieval System) is a computerized information storage and retrieval system intended for use by students and faculty members who have little knowledge of computers but who need rapid and sophisticated retrieval and analysis. The functions and capabilities of the system from the user's point of view are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Guides
Hazlett, C. B. – 1970
Medsirch (Medical Search) is an information retrieval system designed to aid in preparing examinations for medical students. There are two versions of the system: a sequential access file suitable for shallow indexing with a broad choice of search terms and a random direct access file for deep indexing with a restricted range of choices for search…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Coordinate Indexes, Costs
