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Jack, Robert F. – Online, 1984
Of 25 databases available on both DIALOG and European Space Agency's Information Retrieval Service (ESA/IRS), five are less expensive on DIALOG by three price factors (online connect charges, online displays of citations, offline prints); five are less expensive on ESA/IRS; remaining 15 represent mixed bag (connect charges offset citation…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Schooler, Douglas K. – 1984
This document is designed as a comprehensive resource and guide for computer-using educators who wish to expand the scope and magnitude of their computer power through telecommunications. The major focus is on the microcomputer's ability to communicate with other microcomputers via telephone lines. Emphasis is placed upon information services and…
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Equipment, Information Networks, Information Services
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Allbritten, William; Bogal-Allbritten, Rosemarie – NASPA Journal, 1987
Examines the potential value of several established, commercial, remote data base services as well as several specialty bulletin boards that are of interest to student personnel staff. Notes that computerized data bases and bulletin boards can provide bibliographic references and much more. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Databases, Higher Education, Information Services
Lee, Joel – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1985
Reviews the conception and services of ALANET, American Library Association's (ALA) electronic information service designed to create an electronic mail system and develop a wide-ranging information service to improve access to information resources of ALA. External databases, professional information services, communications networks, assisting…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems
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Falk, Howard – Online Review, 1984
Compares two online information services on basis of target audience, communication services, news and publications, business and financial features, education-related features, online publication and information, personal service features, travel offerings, remote computing services, other facilities, navigating through utility, online storage…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Pierce, Jean W. – 1984
Designed to assist educators in selecting a computer network, this paper contains a listing and description of seven networks that currently exist specifically for educators, and compares the quality of their services in the areas of accessibility, responsiveness, cost, text editing, humanization, guidance and documentation, control, forgiveness…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Networks
Consumers' Association of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1971
The possibility of creating in Canada a non-profit community information network (a set of linked data banks containing information for use by the general public) should be explored. A network to link together a set of data banks containing information for general public use would have the following merits: (1) By its effect on household…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Needs
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1985
Business Computer Network (BCN) employs automatic calling and logon, multiple database access, disk search capture, and search assistance interfaces to provide single access to 15 online services. Telecommunications software (SuperScout) used to reach BCN and participating online services offers storage and message options and is accompanied by…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Services
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Molina, Enzo – Information Development, 1986
Use of online bibliographic databases in Mexico is provided through Servicio de Consulta a Bancos de Informacion, a public service that provides information retrieval, document delivery, translation, technical support, and training services. Technical infrastructure is based on a public packet-switching network and institutional users may receive…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval, Information Services
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Hopkinson, Alan – Information Development, 1986
Outlines history of the development of the Unesco Common Communication Format, which is designed to enable exchange of records (monographs, serials, journal articles, contributions in proceedings) between different agencies throughout the world. Highlights include definition of "exchange format," major technical features, and examples of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Global Approach, Information Networks
Miller, Ralph – Online, 1990
Discusses the deregulation of telecommunications in the European Community, the impact of this deregulation on information services, and the possible effects of a truly common market on U.S. and Japanese information industries. A sidebar by Nancy Garman describes major online databases devoted to information about the coming European Single…
Descriptors: Competition, Databases, Federal Regulation, Foreign Countries
Hawkins, Donald T. – Online, 1989
Reviews some of the models used for pricing online information services and discusses some of the implications of these pricing algorithms. Topics discussed include online versus print pricing; charges for the retrieval process; charges for the retrieved information; telecommunications charges; and the pricing policies of Chemical Abstracts…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Cost Estimates, Database Producers, Databases
Carney, William J. – 1988
The impact and cultural implications of the French Minitel and Teletel system are discussed, and second language clasroom applications are examined. These electronic instruments were developed for nationwide transmission of computerized data using small television-like terminals connected by modem to existing telephone circuits. Wise marketing…
Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Costs, Databases, Foreign Countries
Pollard, Jim; Holznagel, Don – Report to Decision Makers, 1984
Decision makers must address the issues of (1) just what are electronic communications? (2) how will they help me teach, administer, or survive? and (3) what will it cost in time and money? Electronic mail allows the sending of letters, memos, and messages to anyone who uses the same electronic mail system, and provides most of the options that…
Descriptors: Computers, Costs, Databases, Information Networks
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Xiaocun, Lu – Online Review, 1986
Assesses the promotion and development of online information retrieval in China. Highlights include opening of the first online retrieval center at China Overseas Building Development Company Limited; establishment and activities of a cooperative network; online retrieval seminars; telecommunication lines and terminal installations; and problems…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Networks, Information Services
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