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Learn, Larry L.; Carpenter, George L. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Provides background and insight into the totally new telecommunications network recently implemented by OCLC, as well as steps taken to assure that catastrophic events at critical carrier-network locations or disruptive cuts in carrier cable facilities do not result in widespread service outages for OCLC users. (four references) (DB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Libraries
Eddison, Elizabeth B. – Database, 1991
Discusses conversion projects that move information from one format to another. Planning considerations are discussed; types of conversion processes are described, including conversion between computers using software, cables, or networks; special conversions are examined, including CD-ROMs and online databases; and companies that specialize in…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Information Processing
Hill, Julia M. – Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policy, 1992
The X.500 Directory Service provides a mechanism for finding information about people, organizations, services, network hardware, and more in the global network environment. Issues involved in X.500 participation by an organization include management support, data gathering, rights and concerns of individuals, access control, privacy, accuracy,…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Directories, Electronic Mail
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Ballenger, Marcus – Childhood Education, 1992
Reviews three computer programs for the classroom: (1) Kid Pix, a graphics program; (2) GROUPwriter, for online conferencing for students in third grade and above; and (3) Just Grandma and Me, an interactive version of a Mercer Mayer story. (LB)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Computer Graphics, Computer Networks
Kurshan, Barbara – Computing Teacher, 1990
Discusses the growing use of telecommunications in the classroom and lists 30 projects and networks currently available to educators. Highlights include general online services; databases; news services; local area projects; worldwide projects; electronic mail projects, including AT&T's Long Distance Learning Network (LDLN); and networks for…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education
Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes new products that relate to document delivery, including a wireless electronic mail connection; multivendor office integration software to exchange electronic mail; analog film recorders; an electronic messaging system for personal computer local area networks; software for transferring data files; voice message delivery systems; and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Electronic Equipment, Electronic Mail
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Svingen, Bonnie E. – Journal of Geography, 1994
Asserts that teachers have the technological tools to help students become involved in their own learning. Maintains that geographic instruction can be improved by using one computer or an entire bank of computers in the classroom. Describes and recommends computer software programs and online information services. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education, Cooperative Learning
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Gray, Robert A. – TechTrends, 1994
Discusses the role of school media specialists in teaching students to navigate information resources available through online systems. Highlights include database searching; use of the Internet; multimedia workstations; integrated learning systems; teaching library skills; authoring software; and teacher utilities. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software