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MacMillan, Don – Feliciter, 1996
Describes factors to consider when doing business research on the World Wide Web. Highlights include cost, variety of information and viewpoints, timeliness of information, ease of use, time used in searching, quality and value, online vendors and online services, ownership and copyright, and an appendix that annotates 16 Web sites. (LRW)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Copyrights, Costs, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedNicholls, Paul Travis – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
The practical advice for the evaluation of laser/optical data disk materials (e.g., CD-ROM) is based on a review of the relevant literature. An evaluation framework is outlined and collection development tools and sources of published reviews are identified. (34 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Equipment, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedMitchell-Powell, Brenda – Social Studies and the Young Learner, 1995
Contends that, although technology offers communications options unavailable without an electronic superhighway, it is not a panacea for educators. Discusses technological change and the difficulty for schools to keep up with new developments. Includes recommended reading resources and a selected list of K-12 educational networks. (CFR)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Technology
Peer reviewedCaputo, Anne S., And Others – Education Libraries, 1986
Two articles briefly review experiences of secondary schools using DIALOG's Classroom Instruction Program, and four New Jersey school districts that have experimented with using Dow Jones News/Retrieval Service to teach online searching at both the elementary and secondary levels. An annotated bibliography lists 12 relevant journal articles and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
Alston, Patricia Gayle; Stoss, Frederick W. – Database, 1992
Reviews online and CD-ROM environmental information sources that focus on business, governmental regulations, and environmental issues. Business databases, environmental databases, environmental audit software packages, and electronic bulletin boards are included. (22 references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Conservation (Environment), Costs, Databases
Peer reviewedHanne, Daniel; Zeller, Martin – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1994
Describes electronic resources to support the technology transfer process. Resources are organized in the following categories: Research Facility Directories; Technology Transfer Contacts; Research and Laboratory Information Systems; Federal Government Databases and Information Systems; Aerospace, Technology, and Defence Databases; New Products…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Annotated Bibliographies, Business, Computer Networks
