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Griffiths, Jose-Marie – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1984
Discusses the effects of microcomputers on online services and products from the perspectives of the major participants in the online industry--database creators and providers; service or network operators; libraries and information brokers; and end users. Ongoing developments and trends affecting participant groups are reviewed. Three references…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Scientists, Information Services
Eager, Virginia W. – Database, 1984
Describes a unique software package for microcomputer users which provides access, search, display/print, analysis, and report writing capabilities for the information in Disclosure II database on Dialog Information Service. Following a brief description of the database, MicroDISCLOSURE's menu driven system, operating costs, user manual, and…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedJansen, Arnold A. J. – Electronic Library, 1984
This paper proposes solutions to technical, copyright, and financial problems of downloading (storage in machine-readable form at user's site as result of searches in machine-readable file held on vendor's computer). Challenges of downloading--establishing ground rules, new pricing structure, new sales possibilities--are discussed. Six references…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Costs, Databases, Information Retrieval
Klausmeier, Jane – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
Addresses uses and benefits ERIC receives from MICROsearch, a program for searching downloaded portions of the ERIC database on floppy disks. Use of MICROsearch as a reference tool and for teaching online searching is described, and its limitations and benefits to the online industry are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Design, Instructional Materials
Peer reviewedLu, Cary – BioScience, 1985
Discusses what to look for when considering the purchase of a microcomputer. Also discusses the basic features of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software. (JN)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Software, Databases
Mason, Robert M. – Library Journal, 1983
Discusses use of communications software packages as a means of linking a microcomputer with other computers, endowing it with characteristics of a terminal, and still preserving many personal computer features. Required features, additional features, and books and guidebooks are noted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Guides, Input Output Devices
Peer reviewedChandler, Harry N. – Journal of Learning Disabilities, 1982
The article offers guidelines for choosing a classroom computer and the necessary software. (SB)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedBivins, Kathleen T.; Palmer, Roger C. – Information Processing and Management, 1981
Describes an online microcomputer-based system called Reference Librarian Enhancement System (REFLES) which stores factual information. Examples of data in the system and uses of the service are presented, as well as considerations for the future. Twelve (12) references are included. (Author/BK)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Libraries
Paijmans, H. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1988
Discusses the design and implementation of database management systems for low-organized and natural language text on small computers. Emphasis is on the efficient storage and access of primary (text) and secondary (dictionary) files. Possible expansions to the system to increase its use in linguistic research are considered. (six references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Clark, David L. – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Description of the History Computerization Project, which is being developed for the exchange of information between researchers, librarians, archivists, museum curators, preservation groups, and historical societies, focuses on workshops that teach the use of computer database management for historical cataloging and research. (LRW)
Descriptors: Archives, Cataloging, Database Management Systems, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedJohnson, Jane S. – Library Software Review, 1986
This paper describes in depth the development, use, and capabilities of a microcomputer-based bibliographic system established for the International Program for Agricultural Knowledge Systems at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Hardware, software and outputs, and features of the INMAGIC database (adding records, searching,…
Descriptors: Agriculture, College Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Peer reviewedSmith, Richard L., Ed. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1988
Reviews two software packages, "Solutions Unlimited" and "BASIC Data Base System." Provides a description, summary, strengths and weaknesses, availability and costs. Includes reviews of three structured BASIC packages: "True BASIC (2.0)"; "Turbo BASIC (1.0)"; and "QuickBASIC (3.0)." Explains…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education
Iskanderani, A. I.; Anwar, M. A. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Describes a local automated bilingual circulation system using personal computers in a local area network that was developed at King Abdulaziz University (Saudi Arabia) for Arabic and English materials. Topics addressed include the system structure, hardware, major features, storage requirements, and costs. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Arabic, College Libraries, Computer System Design, Costs
Schlenker, Richard M. – 1988
The instructional materials included in this document are designed to introduce students to the Apple IIe computer and to the word processing and database portions of the AppleWorks program. The materials are intended for small groups of students, each of whom has use of a computer during class and for short periods between classes. The course…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Database Management Systems, Instructional Materials, Microcomputers
Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean, Santiago (Chile). – 1984
In areas such as Latin America and the Caribbean, many institutions are setting up databases using existing computerized information and documentation networks, and relying on new microcomputer equipment for their implementation. Increasing awareness of the implications of this practice prompted this conference, which provided the first step of a…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Developing Nations, Information Systems
