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Oliver, Dennis – Library Hi Tech, 1983
History of electronic mail services (EMS) includes characteristics and potential. Factors to consider in selecting an EMS and means of communicating with different types of systems are discussed with emphasis on software for personal equipment and use of an interconnection service agency. Features of International Electronic Mail Services, Inc.,…
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks, Information Services, Information Systems
Armstrong, Jane; Bergner, Terry; Smith, Nancy – Data Quality Campaign, 2008
States have made dramatic progress in the past few years in implementing longitudinal data systems (LDS) to improve student achievement. These systems collect and house student educational data that make it easy for policymakers and practitioners to access and use it for reporting, policymaking and decision making. So much has happened in states…
Descriptors: Partnerships in Education, Longitudinal Studies, Management Information Systems, Program Implementation

Trudell, Libby – Library Hi Tech, 1983
Compares two major types of electronic mail systems--node-to-node networks (messages are sent directly from one terminal to another with functions handled locally at each node) and computer based message systems (terminals communicate directly with host computer using access to functions of large computer). Information sources are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Information Networks, Information Systems, Input Output Devices

Porter, Peggy – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Offers suggestions for etiquette or rules of conduct when using electronic mail systems (EMS) based on experience utilizing EMS for intraorganizational communication in Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries. Transfer of information, democratization of workplace, antisocial abuse, access and learning, privacy, accounts, salutations and conclusions,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Networks, Information Systems
Spurgin, Judy Barrett – 1985
Since electronic networking via microcomputers is fast becoming one of the most popular communications mediums of this decade, this manual is designed to help educators use personal computers as communication devices. The purpose of the document is to acquaint the reader with: (1) the many available communications options on electronic networks;…
Descriptors: Administrators, Communications, Computer Networks, Databases

Brownrigg, Edwin B.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This tutorial on packet radio (communication system using radio and digital packet-switching technology) highlights radio transmission of data, brief history, special considerations in applying packet radio to library online catalogs, technology, defining protocol at physical and network levels, security, geographic coverage, and components. (A…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
Mullen, Cecilia P., Comp. – 1987
This guide has been prepared for use by the undergraduate or graduate student in engineering geology. Because of the broad scope of the field, the major disciplines of soil mechanics, rock mechanics, and foundations are primarily emphasized. This document is a survey of information sources in engineering geology and is intended to identify those…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Technology, Engineering, Engineering Education
Franklin, Hugh Lockwood, Comp. – 1985
Mechanical engineering has become highly interdisciplinary. It would not be possible to single out particular reference sources that are uniquely applicable to mechanical engineering. For the purpose of this guide, mechanical engineering deals with the generation, transmission and utilization of heat and mechanical power and with the production of…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Technology, Engineering, Engineering Education

Murr, L. E.; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1986
A compact atlas--"Information Highways: Mapping Information Delivery Networks in the Pacific Northwest"--provides a model for assimilating large volumes of information dealing with generic topics. It combines data and information blocks with information technology graphics blocks and maps showing the actual locations of information…
Descriptors: Atlases, Delivery Systems, Flow Charts, Information Dissemination
Erdmann, Charlotte A., Comp. – 1985
The multidisciplinary field of mining engineering offers many challenges. Often, many sources must be used to solve a problem. This document is a survey of information sources in mining engineering and is intended to identify those core resources which can help engineers and librarians to find information about the discipline. Sections include:…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Technology, Engineering, Engineering Education

Levert, Virginia M. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Important features of local area networks (LAN) are reviewed, and several microcomputer LANs are described (ARCnet, Hinet, ShareNet, Ethernet, Omninet, PLAN 4000). Results of survey of 10 libraries using or planning to use a microcomputer LAN and considerations in choosing a LAN are reported. Forty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks, Information Systems, Library Automation
Bleimschein, Sue, Ed. – 1986
Sixteen papers from a workshop on computer applications sponsored by the University of Cape Town (South Africa) School of Librarianship are presented in this volume: (1) "Introduction to the Use of Information Technology" (Sue Bleimschein); (2) "Searching Remote Databases" (Steve Rossouw); (3) "SABINET [South African Bibliographic and Information…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Indexing, Information Centers
Cloud, Gayla Staples, Comp. – 1985
Agricultural engineering overlaps many other disciplines. This document is a survey of information sources in agricultural engineering and is intended to identify those core resources which can help engineers and librarians to find information about the discipline. Sections include: (1) "Guides to the Literature"; (2) "Bibliographies"; (3)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, College Science, Databases, Educational Technology
Rousseau, Rosemary, Comp. – 1986
The material in this guide covers areas important to the chemical industries. Topics such as heat and mass transfer, plastics, polymers, fluid flow, and process engineering are included. This document is a survey of information sources in chemical engineering and is intended to identify those core resources which can help engineers and librarians…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, College Science, Databases, Educational Technology
Cheney, B. J., Ed. – 1984
The first of two volumes of a conference proceedings, this document contains the welcome, the opening, the keynote addresses, and the invited papers, as well as a submitted paper by John Gillam which was not available for publication in the pre-prints (Volume 2) prior to the conference. Three addresses are not included in these proceedings and…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval