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Peer reviewedBrown, Rowland C. W.; And Others – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1985
This symposium presents thoughts of OCLC's president and six reactions to news that OCLC has decided to register its database for copyright. Topics covered include copyright and access to information, legal and technical issues, reasoning behind the decision, a threat to sharing, improved communications, and copyright enforcement. References are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Copyrights, Databases, Decision Making
Peer reviewedSchwarz, Philip J. – Microform Review, 1982
After a brief historical review, various aspects of the conversion from card or book catalog to computer output microform (COM) catalog are analyzed, including initial commitments, database management, bibliographic control, costs, and relations with vendors. Outlines of primary decision-making stages are provided. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Computer Output Microfilm, Costs, Databases
Hathaway, Walter E. – 1985
The main barrier to effective instructional practice is lack of information. Comprehensive information systems are evolving which will capture and present the information required for a truly effective and efficient education system. Barriers to computerized information systems are no longer technical but stem from a lag in the will, wisdom, and…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Decision Making, Educational Assessment
Riegel, N. Blyth – 1988
This paper suggests methods for collecting and using student information for school improvement by describing how the Richardson Independent School District (RISD), Texas, determines data for effective school management decisionmaking. RISD readily accesses student information via a networked database on line with the central office's IBM…
Descriptors: Computer Managed Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Database Management Systems
Download full textCarroll, Bonnie C.; And Others – 1990
An explosion of information has created a crisis for today's information age. How to use the best information resources, tools, and technology must be determined. To do this, leadership must exist at the interagency level to promote a coherent information policy. It is also important to find ways to educate users of information regarding the tools…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Decision Making
Castle, Shari; And Others – 1990
An analysis of the IBM/NEA Mastery in Learning (MIL) school renewal system, an electronic network that involves school faculties in collegial interaction with researchers and other educators in school reform, is the purpose of this paper. Developed by IBM (International Business Machines) and NEA (National Education Association), the MIL is a…
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, Communications, Computers, Databases
Garrott, Carl L. – 1990
The use of management information systems (MIS) in the department fiscal system is described in this paper, with a focus on development of a planning model prior to MIS implementation. Planning stages involve a task force to evaluate the situation prior to implementation. Applicability of simple and advanced management information systems are…
Descriptors: Budgeting, College Second Language Programs, Data Analysis, Data Collection
National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (DOL/ETA), Washington, DC. – 1992
This annual report of the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (NOICC) and its Network of State Occupational Information Coordinating Committees (SOICCs) highlights Program Year 1991 initiatives, activities, and accomplishments. It describes NOICC/SOICC systems, programs, and support centers. These NOICC Occupational…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Information Systems
National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee (DOL/ETA), Washington, DC. – 1992
This document consists of all 14 NOICC fact sheets issued to date, as follows: (1) "NOICC and the NOICC/SOICC Network; (2) "Occupational Information Systems"; (3) "Career Information Delivery Systems"; (4) "National Crosswalk Service Center"; (5) "NOICC Training Support Center"; (6) "Civilian…
Descriptors: Career Development, Career Education, Career Guidance, Career Information Systems
