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Clancy, Steve – Database, 1988
Discusses the various forms of computer viruses and the threat they pose to online databases. Available protection programs are described, and a list of online sources of protection programs and news is provided. (14 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Electronic Mail, Microcomputers
Ojala, Marydee – Database, 1988
Discusses the importance of British databases and information services to U.S. business searchers and describes several British databases and services. Topics covered include database contents, available search strategies, access from the United States, language differences, and dating problems. A directory of contacts is provided. (six…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Databases, Economic Climate
Pruitt, Ellen; Dowling, Karen – School Library Media Activities Monthly, 1987
Describes a two-week online seminar for high school students in which they were exposed to electronic bulletin boards, information systems, and bibliographic databases. Information on vendors, costs, access to systems, and supplementary materials is included. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Electronic Mail, High School Students, Information Systems
Peer reviewedShaw, Mike – Physics Education, 1998
Describes two Internet sites devoted to astronomy that will help students avoid information overload. The Leicester University site is strong on information while the other site, maintained by the Astro-Web Consortium, offers a host of useful links. Also discusses the advantages of offline browsers, a student-use must that shows only Web pages in…
Descriptors: Astronomy, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Hypermedia
Lindroth, Linda K. – Teaching PreK-8, 1995
Provides Internet connections related to feature stories in this issue. Gives search tips to use on the Internet, lists Net addresses where additional information on feature article topics can be found, and briefly discusses resources given. Topics include the solar system, children's literature, phonics and whole language, and writing. (ET)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Resources, Information Seeking
Peer reviewedBurton, Paul – Physics Education, 1998
Lists 31 useful physics-related Internet sites to help physicists who are just starting to use the Internet. The sites are also useful in teaching or to assist students in doing research. Sites have a range of sponsors including physics organizations, government agencies, universities, and corporations. (PVD)
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Database Producers, Full Text Databases, Higher Education
PDF pending restorationQuanbeck, Beth Marie, Comp.; Gilliland, Donna, Comp. – 1991
Intended for use as a networking source for microcomputer users, this directory collates the results of a survey on microcomputer usage in school and public libraries in South Dakota that was conducted in the spring of 1990. Entries are divided by type of library. Subsections within the school section are a directory of libraries that report any…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Technology
