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Chen, Ching-chih – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
This discussion of information technology and its impact on library operations and services emphasizes the development of microcomputer and laser optical disc technologies. Libraries' earlier responses to bibliographic utilities, online databases, and online public access catalogs are described, and future directions for library services are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Veccia, Susan H. – Database, 1987
Compares the performance of ABI/INFORM on the DIALOG, NEXIS and DIALCOM systems in terms of documentation, database and system design, convenience, and cost. Examples of searches on the various systems are given. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases, Documentation
Peer reviewedSchmidt, B. June – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1986
A test was given that (1) assessed business students' ability to read materials from microcomputer database software manuals and (2) assessed their knowledge of technical vocabulary terms from the manuals. Test results revealed that the students' technical reading and vocabulary skills were considerably below those they would need to use…
Descriptors: Accounting, Business Education, Computer Software, Databases
Peer reviewedRowney, Don Karl – History Teacher, 1985
Online information services (e.g., DIALOG, ORBIT) and computer databases (e.g., Social Sciences Citation Index, Historical Abstracts) that historians can use in their historical research are discussed. The important differences among representative databases are described. (RM)
Descriptors: Databases, Historians, History, Information Retrieval
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1986
Reviews new educational materials designed for microcomputer use: compact disk encyclopedia derived from "Grolier's Academic American Encyclopedia"; "PC Word Power," vocabulary enhancement game; "Public Domain Software on File," 250 programs for Apple II microcomputer users; "RightWriter," program designed to teach effective writing; "Kansas…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Databases, Educational Games
Resnik, Hank – Learning, 1984
Computers may help students delve farther into social studies research topics. The role of the computer in database management is explored in this article. (DF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Databases, Elementary Education
Brady, Holly – Classroom Computer Learning, 1985
Joseph Weizenbaum (author of the computer program ELIZA) discusses his views about educational computing, pointing out why he is not convinced that children below the tenth grade benefit from the introduction of computers into the curriculum, and why larger educational issues must be addressed. (JN)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Databases
Peer reviewedPotter, William Gray – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Describes use of personal computer connected to large, multilibrary bibliographic system (Illinois' Library Computer System network) to model an analysis of record duplication across entire system. The pilot project, compressed records, the test database utilizing records from four libraries, and the matching scheme are discussed. Five sources are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Higher Education
Peer reviewedEvans, Elizabeth A. – Special Libraries, 1984
Description of a microcomputer-based system for local processing of interlibrary loan (ILL) requests developed at Environmental Protection Agency library discusses database management systems, hardware, databases, and command files. Subsequent changes resulting from system's implementation at East Carolina University Health Sciences Library are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases, Input Output Devices
Peer reviewedSchulman, Jacque-Lynne – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Describes a videodisc-based information display system in which a computer terminal is used to search the online PATSEARCH database from a remote host with local microcomputer control to select and display drawings from the retrieved records. System features and system components are discussed and criteria for system evaluation are presented.…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Information Retrieval
Bolton, Brenda Anthony – Educational Computer Magazine, 1982
Describes the Student Scheduling and Tracking System (SSTS), which is a computerized student record database used in Davidson High School in Mobile, Alabama. The microcomputer-based system is used in report card preparation, student scheduling, and maintaining current student records. (JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, High Schools, Information Storage
Ertel, Monica – Online, 1983
Summarizes automation of a specialized library at Apple Computer, Inc., describing software packages chosen for the following functions: word processing/text editing; cataloging and circulation; reference; and in-house databases. Examples of each function and additional sources of information on software and equipment mentioned in the article are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Databases, Library Automation
Blair, John C., Jr. – Database, 1982
Outlines the important factors to be considered in selecting a database management system for use with a microcomputer and presents a series of guidelines for developing a database. General procedures, report generation, data manipulation, information storage, word processing, data entry, database indexes, and relational databases are among the…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases, Guidelines
Peer reviewedThomas, Wendy – Microform Review, 1990
Discusses some problems in accessing the microform collection of the Research Libraries of the New York Public Library using the library's printed and online catalogs. Creation of an in-house automated microforms database is described, including software, selection and downloading of records, updating, and searching the database. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
Peer reviewedVratny-Watts, Janet; Valauskas, Edward J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the technological changes that will necessitate the prospective conversion of library data over the next decade and addresses the problems of converting data from obsolete personal computers to newer models that feature radically different operating systems. Three case studies are used to illustrate possible scenarios. (11 references)…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness
