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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
Bahniuk, Margaret Hilton – American School and University, 1983
Converting to word processors, microcomputers, or other automated systems requires that office needs be analyzed, equipment and software packages examined, and personnel eased through the transition. Guidelines are provided. (MLF)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, 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
Blair, John C., Jr. – Online, 1983
Describes computer operating systems applicable to microcomputers, noting hardware components, advantages and disadvantages of each system, local area networks, distributed processing, and a fully configured system. Lists of hardware components (disk drives, solid state disk emulators, input/output and memory components, and processors) and…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Equipment Evaluation, Information Networks, Information Processing
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
Bourque, Joseph H.; And Others – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1985
Three articles discuss: (1) a Montana State University pilot project utilizing a local area network for word processing; (2) an interdisciplinary arrangement between Purdue University's Electrical Engineering and English Departments which utilizes computers to teach writing to engineering students; and (3) whether computers should be used to teach…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Objectives, Educational Principles, Engineering Education
