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Peer reviewedPistorius, J. M.; Smith, J. W. – Electronic Library, 1985
Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1985
This second in a series of six articles introducing microcomputer applications in smaller libraries describes the main microcomputer hardware components--processors, internal and external memory, buses, printers, communications, hardware. Importance of ergonomic factors in equipment design, multi-user and network configurations, and the role of…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Design Requirements
Tocatlian, Jacques; Rose, John B. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Discusses the need of developing countries to set up local databases and exchange information; outlines Unesco General Information Programme's role in this context; describes a specific Unesco program to help member states acquire and use microcomputer software; reviews criteria for software selection; and describes the program's implementation…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Developing Nations, Information Dissemination
Carlson, David H. – Library Journal, 1985
Explores microcomputer revolution and assesses role of microcomputers in libraries. Highlights include characteristics of three types of computers (mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers); hardware limitations of microcomputers (storage capacity, processing speed); advancing technology; the local area network; software problems; and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks
Download full textJohnston, Jerome – 1985
Changes in several technologies that handle, manipulate, and transmit information and ways in which these technologies are affecting businesses and homes are discussed in this paper, which also addresses the potential impact of these changes on public education. The first of four sections provides a very brief history of the computer revolution,…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Networks
Cotter, Gladys A. – 1984
Charged with facilitating access to scientific and technical information (STI) databases, online services, and networks relevant to the conduct and management of research and engineering programs, the Defense Technical Information Center was designated as the Department of Defense (DoD) focal point for the development of an intelligent gateway…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agency Cooperation, Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Software
