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Frants, Valery I.; Brush, Craig B. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1988
Presents a model of human information needs which classifies information need types by their inherent properties. The influence of information needs on human behavior, and the need to incorporate this concept into information storage and retrieval systems, are discussed. (15 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking, Information Systems
Levine, Gwen R. – 1980
User perception of data importance and the economic feasibility of hardware and storage devices will determine the future direction of online systems. A retrieval system's functions are ultimately dictated by database design. Early online sytems were designed for bibliographic information limited to citations only using sequential files. When…
Descriptors: Computer Science, Data Processing, Databases, Information Needs
BERNINGER, DOUGLAS E.; AND OTHERS – 1965
A STUDY WAS MADE OF THE FEDERAL AVIATION INFORMATION RETRIEVAL SYSTEM (FAIRS), WHICH SERVES DIVERSE INFORMATION NEEDS OF THE AGENCY'S TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL. FAIRS WAS DEVELOPED TO OPERATIONAL CAPACITY BY (1) ASSIGNING DESCRIPTORS AND IDENTIFIERS TO REPORTS TO PREPARE THEM FOR SUBSEQUENT RETRIEVAL, (2) EXPANDING, DEVELOPING, AND…
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Documentation, Evaluation, Improvement
Cornog, Martha; And Others – 1978
Documented in this project report are efforts to create and evaluate an Energy-Environment Information Transfer System (EEITS) for Region VIII of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This system is designed to support government policy-making and implementation decisions regarding energy and the environment. In addition to assisting federal,…
Descriptors: Energy, Environment, Information Dissemination, Information Needs
Kenepp, Paul L. – 1976
With increasingly large quantities of management-oriented information being produced for decision-making, administrators are finding that they have insufficient time to adequately review and digest its meaning. This paper discusses the development of a computerized graphics system that will permit nearly all types of management information to be…
Descriptors: College Administration, Computer Graphics, Data, Decision Making
Summers, Edward G. – 1974
The information delivery system for education in Canada is in need of improvement. While the growth in the volume and technology of information has been great in recent years, the problems surrounding that growth are not as serious as many writers suggest. From a review of recent literature on education information delivery systems in Canada, 13…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Delivery Systems, Documentation, Education
Squires, Donald F. – 1969
A project is being conducted to test the feasibility of an information storage and retrieval system for museum specimen data, particularly for natural history museums. A pilot data processing system has been developed, with the specimen records from the national collections of birds, marine crustaceans, and rocks used as sample data. The research…
Descriptors: Administration, Biological Sciences, Computer Programs, Costs
Bishoff, Liz; And Others – 1984
The Public Access Library System (PALS), a two-way cable television system for the delivery of community information, was developed by the staff of the Pasadena Public Library working with a consultant under a 1-year Library Services and Construction Act (LSCA) grant. The objectives of the project were to: (1) identify six potential databases that…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Community Information Services, Computer Software, Computers
Fitch, Judith Preuss; And Others – 1969
This paper explains the development of an Information Search and Recording System (ISRS) for research and development organizations which require an efficient method of locating and recording stored information, including literature searches by staff members. The system will enable staff members to: (1) locate stored information by use of a…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Classification, Information Needs, Information Retrieval
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Melton, Emily – Electronic Library, 1986
This discussion of Alanet, a comprehensive information system for professional librarians, covers its development; program features; advantages; uniqueness as a complete and integrated electronic information system for library professionals; system applications; benefits; costs; future developments; and user education. (MBR)
Descriptors: Costs, Decision Making, Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society)
LEWIS, DAVID ALFRED – 1967
THE PURPOSE OF THIS PAPER IS TO DEVELOP AN INSTRUCTIONAL AND SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRUCTURE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES FORM THE FRAMEWORK OF A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM. THE TASK OF A MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEM IS TO PROCESS RAW DATA IN SUCH A WAY AS TO…
Descriptors: Administration, Bibliographies, Data Processing, Decision Making
Chartrand, Robert Lee; And Others – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1987
A series of 11 articles describes information technologies being used in the U.S. Congress, the impact of these technologies, and possible future developments. Included are a chronology of key actions affecting congressional information support and a list of readings in information technology and Congress. (CLB)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Networks, Data Processing, Databases
Budke, Wesley E. – 1976
This document represents the fifth of five components of a project conducted to design a comprehensive information system (termed SYSTEM) for identifying, selecting, and disseminating relevant military curriculum materials to civilian vocational and technical education programs. This particular document suggests the design, operating procedures,…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Information Dissemination, Information Needs, Information Networks
Porter, G. William; And Others – 1976
Reports of four Project EDNEED (Empirical Determination of Nationally Essential Educational Data) conferences are contained in this fourth volume of a five-volume final report: The national conference, state directors' mini-conference, mini-conference for local employer representatives, and the local administrators' conference. The purposes of the…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Organizations, Conference Reports, Conferences