Processes involved in computer searching of information systems are explained, with some caveats for the use of online searching by students and faculty. Among the concerns are overestimates of the efficacy of searching, inconsistency in search services and strategies, and other potential problems of search results' relevance. (MSE)

The main method of locating information on the World Wide Web is to use a search engine. Given a set of terms, a search engine will return a list of documents containing those terms. Often, though, this list of documents is extremely large. Unfortunately, there are currently no tools to assist the information seeker in determining whether these…

Discusses sources of scholarly information including libraries (focusing on shared cataloging and information retrieval systems), nonbook materials, data archives, and commercial databases. Also discusses computing information and integration, the latter considering quality control, terminals, communications, user interfaces, and long-term…

Discusses a semantic network of computer literacy topics and a computer implementation (ACCOLADE) for the PLATO IV system. ACCOLADE was used by learners as a search tool for accessing knowledge about a particular topic in the computer literacy knowledge space and as a mechanism to reveal the structure of that knowledge space. References are…

Describes INFOTHEK, an information system which uses computerised semantic networks, problem analysers, and guidance programs to enable the student to move quickly into a new field. The proposed systems installed on a computer are complementary to highly structured information modules presented on paper, film, videotape, etc. The author discusses…

The University of Akron scheduling office has developed a computer-generated report that assists in class scheduling and room assignment functions, provides a historical record of room use, and can be used as a reporting and research tool for planning. This article outlines the processing flow and computer file. (JT)

The multidimensional approach to student evaluation at the University of Tennessee and the demand for current accurate reports about the progress of prospective physicians has made computerization of student evaluations mandatory. (Author/PG)

The academic world must take seriously recent progress in computerized legal information systems and push hard for reduction of costs of such a system. Cooperative efforts of all groups concerned is essential. (Journal availability: Sweet & Maxwell Ltd., 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE, one pound fifty pence.) (MSE)

The features of Higher Education Abstracts that make it an important resource for academic advisors are outlined. HEA compiles summaries of journal articles, conference papers, books, monographs and research reports about college students, faculty, administration, and related topics in higher education. (MLW)

Discusses use of computers in various areas of geography. These include: geography instruction; an information retrieval; systems analysis; computer simulation; entering of data to be represented graphically and in map form; and experimental research. Such potential future uses as creating models to analyze effects of meteorological changes are…

The Applicant Retrieval System (PARS) in use at personnel services at Purdue University is described. Because of the large number of job applicants and the task of preparing referral and placement reports needed by Personnel and the Affirmative Action office, a computerized system seemed to be the solution. (Author/MLW)

The Research Libraries group (headquartered at Stanford University) has a computer terminal that can be used to create and retrieve bibliographic information in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean vernacular scripts as well as in roman alphabet languages. The development, operation, and future of the system is described. (JN)

A brief nontechnical description of time-sharing computer software developed at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis as an aid in disseminating class schedule information. Design criteria include maintenance of a data base on sections offered, display of sections closed, and creation of reports on in individual schedules for closed…

Recent academic advising literature, what it covers, and how advisors can keep up with current issues are discussed. Reasons for keeping up, how to keep up, and current issues are described, and guides to ERIC Clearinghouse and searching in ERIC are provided. (MLW)

The Rockford School of Medicine uses the PLATO IV computer system and terminal to get up-to-the-minute, on line software catalogs available for use by the faculty and students on a printed display. (JY)