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Levison, Andrew – Database, 1993
Provides an overview of databases that include the best information about Latin America. Highlights include problems with using "Latin America" as a search concept; Latin American information on DIALOG; the dominance of TEXTLINE among the major newswires; comparisons between DIALOG and other online services; specialized Latin American…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases, Interviews
Peer reviewedBeals, Diane E. – Journal of Educational Computing Research, 1992
Discusses the use of communication on computer networks as a data source for psychological, social, and linguistic research. Differences between computer-mediated communication and face-to-face communication are described, the Beginning Teacher Computer Network is discussed, and examples of network conversations are appended. (28 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Beginning Teachers, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedDubbeld, Catherine E. – Electronic Library, 1991
Discussion of CD-ROM as an alternative to online searching for academic libraries focuses on a comparison between online and CD-ROM costs at the University of Natal (South Africa) library. Other factors examined include funding methods; user fees; staff involvement; user training; user access, including search intermediaries and networking; and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedPesch, Oliver – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1994
Discusses three electronic information formats: CD-ROM, tape loads, and online hosts; reviews some of the hardware platforms used for accessing information in these formats; and discusses some of the issues involved in interconnecting computer systems to increase access to electronic collections. (Author)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases
Peer reviewedPagell, Ruth – Electronic Library, 1991
Examines factors relating to selecting machine-readable information sources from the perspective of the library manager concerned with serving user needs. Professional and novice searchers are considered; remote time sharing, CD-ROM workstations, and local tapes are described and compared; network choices are discussed; and impacts on the…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
Peer reviewedScardamalia, M.; And Others – Interactive Learning Environments, 1992
Presents results from elementary school classroom uses of the Computer Supported Integrated Learning Environments (CSILE) software that stores student productions, including text and graphics, in one database to which all users have simultaneous access. Educational uses, effects, and outcomes of CSILE are described; and knowledge construction is…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Classroom Observation Techniques, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction
Peer reviewedFidler, Linda M.; Johnson, Debra Wilcox – Public Libraries, 1994
Discusses and compares the incorporation of technology by larger public libraries in Canada and the United States. Technology mentioned includes online public access catalogs; remote and local online database searching; microcomputers and software for public use; and fax, voice mail, and Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf and Teletype writer…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases
