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Direct linkAjit; Nighat Jabeen; Handa, A. K.; Uma – Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension, 2008
Agroforestry (AF)/forestry is no longer an isolated field, with so many developmental activities having links with this sector, and thus the information required to be handled by the researchers all over the world has increased exponentially. This article discusses a website that was developed by the National Research Centre for Agroforestry…
Descriptors: Economic Research, Information Systems, Forestry, Foreign Countries
Download full textLibrary of Congress, Washington, DC. Network Development and MARC Standards Office. – 1989
The seven papers in these proceedings focus on the characteristics and potentials of non-bibliographic databases in the context of library and commercial networks. Following an introduction by Sandra K. Paul, this report presents the individual papers: (1) "User Perspectives and Requirements: Creator of Non-Bibliographic Databases Has To Share…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Full Text Databases, Information Networks
Dunman, Susan – Electronic Learning, 1988
Describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a national information network in the field of education. Printed indexes are explained as well as online searching of the ERIC database. Online searching is emphasized, including search strategies, database vendors, cost considerations, gateway services, and CD-ROM versions. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Educational Resources
Nickerson, Gord – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Outlines the features and drawbacks of Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS). Praises the ease of use for end users and the variety of documents and other information available, but cautions users about searching problems resulting from the use of relevance ranking schemes. Calls for greater librarian involvement. (EA)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer System Design, Full Text Databases, Information Networks
Fjallbrant, Nancy, Ed. – IATUL Proceedings, 1985
Papers presented at an August 1984 international seminar on online user education include "Library Policies and Strategies in The Netherlands" (Chris J. van Wijk, The Netherlands); "Promotion and Marketing of Library Services" (Nancy Fjallbrant, Sweden); "Library Promotion by Computer" (Ian Malley, United Kingdom); "Library User Education and…
Descriptors: Database Producers, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Centers
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1985
Business Computer Network (BCN) employs automatic calling and logon, multiple database access, disk search capture, and search assistance interfaces to provide single access to 15 online services. Telecommunications software (SuperScout) used to reach BCN and participating online services offers storage and message options and is accompanied by…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Services
Harris, Judi – Computing Teacher, 1993
Provides brief descriptions of Gopher, Veronica, Jughead, and Archie, four free tools designed to locate electronic information resources on the Internet. Basic directions for using each of the four tools are provided. (KRN)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Andrews, Patrice K. – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1987
Describes a computerized database for children's radio and television, which contains detailed information and evaluations of children's programs and public service announcements currently on the air or available on cassette. Information on access to the system, subscriber and search costs, and a contact for further information are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Childrens Television, Databases, Educational Radio, Educational Television
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Identifies two types of applications software for microcomputers: (1) communications, file transfer, and search assistance software, which facilitates intelligent access to external databases; and (2) software to support local database creation and searching. Functions of each type of software are described and examples of commercial packages are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedAvram, Henriette D. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1986
Reviews history of events leading to the Linked Systems Project and describes two major components: communications facility and applications programs. The initial application--sharing of authority data based on the Library of Congress Name Authority Cooperative Project--is discussed, and future applications and their implications are briefly…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Databases, Diagrams, Information Networks
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Information Management and Services Div. – 1992
How to access and search using the Online Library System (OLS) is described. The OLS is a computerized list of bibliographic citations compiled by the library network of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It consists of several related databases and can be used by anyone to search for books, documents, journals, and other materials. In…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Environmental Standards, Hazardous Materials, Information Networks
Gonzalez-Stupp, Emma; Wildemuth, Barbara M. – 1985
This manual provides information to aid home computer owners in performing literature searches of ERIC and other education and social science databases using the BRS Information Technologies "After Dark" system. Assuming some familiarity with printed ERIC indexes or online searches, this manual is divided into five chapters. It is…
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Educational Research
Gonzalez-Stupp, Emma; Wildemuth, Barbara M. – 1986
This manual provides information to aid home computer owners in performing literature searches of ERIC and other education and social science databases, such as the DIALOG Information Services "Knowledge Index" System. Assuming some familiarity with printed ERIC indexes or online searches, this manual is divided into five chapters. It is…
Descriptors: Adults, Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Educational Research
Peer reviewedSalisbury, L. – International Library Review, 1985
Suggests that online searching could ease problems of information access in Trinidad and Tobago and examines benefits of online access to international databases (speed and timeliness, comprehensiveness in retrieval, flexibility in searching, utilization of local collections); costs of online access to international databases; and implications for…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Developing Nations, Global Approach
Peer reviewedXiaocun, Lu – Online Review, 1986
Assesses the promotion and development of online information retrieval in China. Highlights include opening of the first online retrieval center at China Overseas Building Development Company Limited; establishment and activities of a cooperative network; online retrieval seminars; telecommunication lines and terminal installations; and problems…
Descriptors: Databases, Developing Nations, Information Networks, Information Services
