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Burton, Hilary D. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1985
Discusses technological developments causing changes in personal information systems: increase in commercial support services; proliferation of microcomputers; capability to download from secondary services into private files; and developing desire to utilize functions such as electronic mail and automated office functions. Appendices list 21…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Information Services, Information Systems
Exceptional Parent, 1990
This article describes (1) IBM's National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities, a clearinghouse of information about adaptive devices, software, and support groups helping disabled persons use IBM computers; (2) special IBM products, including the Screen Reader, SpeechViewer, and PhoneCommunicator; and (3) an IBM-sponsored program whereby…
Descriptors: Assistive Devices (for Disabled), Business, Clearinghouses, Computer Oriented Programs
Knode, Steve; Knode, Jon-David W. – 1998
This paper begins with background on intelligent agents (software programs built to perform certain specific tasks for the user). A taxonomy that categorizes intelligent agents by the degree of intelligence embedded in the software is presented. Applications of today's intelligent agents are discussed, including specific examples of the following:…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Artificial Intelligence, Classification, Computer Oriented Programs
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Library Software Review, 1984
Describes online catalog and integrated library computer system designed to enhance Washington Library Network's software. Highlights include system components; implementation options; system features (integrated library functions, database design, system management facilities); support services (installation and training, software maintenance and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Information Services
Miami-Dade Community Coll., FL. – 1992
This book contains 37 papers on computer use in higher education originally presented at a May, 1992, conference of college and university computer users. Most of the papers describe programs or systems implemented at particular institutions and cover the following: systems for career planning, automating purchasing and financial commitments,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Career Information Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Oriented Programs
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Center on Education and Training for Employment. – 1995
This index allows the user to scan the competencies under each title for the 28 subjects appropriate for use in a competency list for the 12 occupations within the business/computer technologies cluster. Titles of the 28 units are as follows: employability skills; professionalism; teamwork; professional and ethical standards; economic and business…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Administration, Competence, Competency Based Education