Examines the current development of computer compact disk storage devices (CD-ROM). Describes the basics of how the CD-ROM operates and identifies educational uses. Lists companies currently providing CD-ROM software and producing CD-ROM players. (MVL)

This thesis describes the requirements for a buffer storage device, with respect to other system components and its own limitations, which is designed to aid in the economic transmission of processed data from a central computer to distant terminals. Proceeding from the fact that tariff rates on wide band educational television channels are…

This document explains recent developments in computer science and information systems of interest to the educational manager. A brief history of computers is included, together with an examination of modern computers' capabilities. Various features of card, tape, and disk information storage systems are presented. The importance of time-sharing…

The Information System for Vocational Decision (ISVD) approach to computer-managed information is explained. Drawing mainly from the experience of preparing datafiles of occupational and military information for the ISVD, the author supports and elaborates on a number of general statements: (1) data should be collected and presented specifically…

Discusses the new languages and software packages that make up data base management systems, outlines the characteristics of the systems, and examines the benefits claimed for them. (IRT)

THE REPORT PRESENTS A SUMMARY OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FIRST GENERATION OF THE AUTOMATED LITERATURE PROCESSING, HANDLING AND ANALYSIS (ALPHA-1) SYSTEM. DESCRIPTIONS OF THE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OF ALPHA-1 AND THE USE OF THIS AUTOMATED LIBRARY TECHNIQUE ARE PRESENTED. EACH OF THE SUBSYSTEMS AND MODULES NOW IN OPERATION ARE…

The invention involves a device with learning capacity which contains input, storage, arithmetic and output units. In order to increase the number of recognizable patterns, facilitate replacement of one pattern by another, and also increase the speed of the device, the memory unit for the input field is connected to memory units for storage of…

Presented in this paper is an illustration of the Lantran Chincode System for coding the Chinese language on ordinary English language typewriters or computer terminal keyboards. The key element of the Lantran coding is the use of the Pinyin phonetic romanization which has been officially standard in Communist China for the past 10 years. The end…

A procedure for automated indexing of pathology diagnostic reports at the National Institute of Health is described, including a discussion of English terms encoded into the Systematized Nomenclature of Pathology (SNOP)--a manual indexing language--resulting in effective automatic encoding. Morphosyntactic analysis and synonym substitutions are…

Discussion of factors that influence a publisher's choice of electronic and media delivery techniques; assesses use of diskettes, Bernoulli removable cartridge disks, CD-ROM, modems using dial-up phone lines, leased phone lines, satellites, and FM subcarriers. Sample data sizings are evaluated, and a cost model of electronic delivery costs is…

Describes floppy-disk and hard-disk based networks, electronic systems linking microcomputers together for the purpose of sharing peripheral devices, and presents points to remember when shopping for a network. (MBR)

Floppy diskettes used with Apple computers were analyzed in terms of each component of bibliographic description, and comparisons were made between Anglo-American cataloging rules and materials in hand. Suggestions emerged for different treatment of Chief Source of Information, General Material Designation, Edition, Material Specific Details,…

Briefly discusses the functions of microcomputer storage devices, printers, plotters, modems, speech devices, light pens, and touch panels. Capabilities of peripherals in various price ranges are compared to assist the personal computer owner in selecting devices appropriate to his needs. (MBR)

Administrative Terminal Systems (ATS) operations are detailed, the use of ATS for text processing is evaluated in comparison with the IBM Magnetic Tape Selectric Typewriter (MTST), and the importance of the interaction of ATS with computer peripherals is described. (8 references) (Author/NH)

The American Institute of Physics Current Physics Information program offers new products to help scientists and engineers stay up to date, including a computer tape file and microfilm cartridge of selected articles. Later additions will include title, advance abstracts and bibliographic publications. (TS)