The Philadelphia School System developed a multilevel Management Information Feedback System to monitor the operation of the reading programs of its eight subdistricts. The major steps involved in the developmental process were: (1) the determination of what information was needed; (2) the development of noninterruptive information collection…

Cincinnati's school district has developed a computerized School Information System (SIS) to provide decision-makers with essential information. The system serves all 102 elementary, junior high and senior high schools in the district and currently gathers data at the school level, focusing primarily upon the instructional program dimension;…

This document describes the development and implementation of a computer based registration and scheduling information system at Northern Illinois University. Because of personnel shortages, the University sought and received help from commercial computer firms. Implementation of scheduling, registration, and billing systems was accomplished in a…

Many operational and some tactical information needs can be well supported with current information technology and campus-based data, but information support for many tactical and most strategic decisions may be aided by interinstitutional collaboration. (Author/MSE)

Data processing applications in the collection, maintenance, and use of faculty scholarly interest files for pre-award sponsored project functions are discussed, and suggestions are made for database organization and management. (MSE)

Describes use of personal computer at George Mason University to provide support to the online catalog. Merging of bibliographic information in MS-DOS format into database management system and experimentation with full-text retrieval packages (ZyIndex and SIRE) are discussed. Addresses and price information for hardware and software packages…

Description of the computerized information system that supports the editorial and manufacturing processes involved in creation of Wilson's subject indexes and catalogs includes the major subsystems--online data entry, batch input processing, validation and release, file generation and database management, online and offline retrieval, publication…

Local job banks, computer aided man-job matching systems, are the spearhead of the multiphased Federal program to improve the functioning of the labor market information system. As evaluated here, the program may eventually achieve this objective but the evidence concerning the first phase is not encouraging. (DS)

A file management system provides a powerful search tool for library reference groups. The system described produces current awareness and retrospective searches from diverse data bases. The same query language is used to interrogate all data bases in on-line or batch mode searches. (4 references) (Author/DH)

As computers increase in sophistication and as predictive data become more readily available, the individual will have significant information about his present self and his future educational and vocational probabilities. However, counselors will have to ensure that the individuality of the student remains intact. (Author/CJ)

Described is an interim report on a study designed to improve the system of records in the School Health Service of the City of New York. (Author)

Describes a program to increase decisionmaking effectiveness in higher education through continuous organization development supported by computer based information systems and institutional research. (Author/RA)

Describes the development, benefits, and current status of ESCALATE (Establishment of a Statewide Computer-Assisted Library to Advance Transfer Equivalencies), an online, interactive system for disseminating information about the transfer equivalency of community college and four-year college courses developed by the Michigan Association of…

Describes a versatile, inexpensive information system using microcomputers and television sets which enables Indiana University Northwest to relay information for students to different sites simultaneously and to update information quickly and easily. Illustrates how to set up the hardware, discusses programing, and includes the actual program…

The implementation of a microcomputer-based student advising system and its evolution into a successful academic network providing electronic mail, document transfer, information access, and a powerful advising tool are described. (Author/MSE)