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Direct linkSpellman, Walter – American School & University, 2012
Making furniture decisions can involve many factors, and they vary from institution to institution. For fixtures, furnishings and equipment, comparing initial cost with the cost of ownership over a life cycle can be more challenging. It may be the functionality of the furnishings that provides the greatest return on investment. In this article,…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Furniture, Selection Criteria, Educational Facilities Design
Educational Product Report: No. 53, 1973
Reports questionnaire response to the question of the estimated life expectancy of various audiovisual devices. (Author/MF)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Guides
Download full textLeeds, Gerard – 1996
People today demand a safer work environment and a safer play environment for children. Accidents such as broken arms are no longer accepted as an inevitable part of growing up. This paper presents recommendations for the maintenance of safe playground areas and equipment, covering three main areas: (1) inspections, which should follow a specified…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Foreign Countries, Playgrounds
Peer reviewedSaffady, William – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1976
In evaluating equipment, librarians should consider the ability of machines to reproduce representative library materials, ease of operation by the uninstructed patron, speed, durability, size, mobility, and the integrity of the coin-mechanism. (Author)
Descriptors: Costs, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Fees
Langham-Brown J. B. – BACIE Journal, 1971
Descriptors: Engineers, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Logical Thinking
Tettemer, Clair R. – Educ Telev, 1969
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance
Peer reviewedMaxwell, David – Music Educators Journal, 1981
Presents criteria for evaluating a used piano which, complemented by a qualified piano technician's assessment and cost estimates for needed repairs, will allow a music director to decide whether it is more cost-effective to repair or discard the instrument. (Author/SJL)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Evaluation Criteria
Consumer Product Safety Commission, Washington, DC. – 1977
This guide was designed to assist parents, teachers, youth leaders, and park and recreation directors in the safe selection, use, installation, maintenance and repair of playground equipment. The nature and necessity of children's play are discussed briefly and information is presented on four main types of playground equipment: (1) swings, (2)…
Descriptors: Accident Prevention, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Guides
Stetson, Bruce – American School and University, 1978
Absorption chillers use a lithium bromide solution as the medium of absorption and water as the refrigerant. Discussed are corrosion and related problems, tests and remedies, and cleaning procedures. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Conditioning Equipment, Chemical Analysis, Cleaning, Equipment Evaluation
Paris, Judith; Boss, Richard W. – Videodisc/Videotext, 1982
Explores the effects of library use on both capacitance and laser-optical videodisc systems and outlines proper cleaning, servicing, and storage techniques. The article is excerpted from "Conservation in the Library," a book edited by Susan Swartzberg. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Powell, Jon T. – Media and Methods, 1981
Argues than an important key to any educational institution's successful management of media equipment is the maintenance of a record of inventory. Suggests how such an inventory can be prepared and what information it should contain. (FL)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Equipment, Educational Technology, Equipment Evaluation
Skidmore, Gerald – American School and University, 1977
Checklist of points to consider about operating a school laundry. (Author)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Cleaning, Cost Effectiveness, Equipment Evaluation
GRITTNER, FRANK; PAVLAT, RUSSELL – 1964
IN ORDER TO ASSIST NON-TECHNICAL PEOPLE IN SCHOOLS TO CONDUCT A FIELD CHECK OF LANGUAGE LABORATORY EQUIPMENT BEFORE THEY MAKE FINAL PAYMENTS, THIS MANUAL OFFERS CRITERIA, TESTS, AND METHODS OF SCORING THE QUALITY OF THE EQUIPMENT. CHECKLISTS ARE PROVIDED FOR EVALUATING CONSOLE FUNCTIONS, TAPE RECORDERS, AMPLIFIERS, SOUND QUALITY (INCLUDING…
Descriptors: Educational Equipment, Educational Facilities, Educational Specifications, Equipment Evaluation
Wiens, Jacob H. – 1968
Helical scan video tape recorders were tested for their dubbing characteristics in order to make selection data available to media personnel. The equipment, two recorders of each type tested, was submitted by the manufacturers. The test was designed to produce quality evaluations for three generations of a single tape, thereby encompassing all…
Descriptors: Costs, Educational Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance
Cook, William B. – American School and University, 1972
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance
