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Peer reviewedTenopir, Carol – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
This article reviews and evaluates literature dealing with choosing software for creation of microcomputer-based in-house databases in the information center. Sections on purchasing versus programing, directories of software, evaluation of software, and sources for software descriptions or reviews are included. Appendices list microcomputer…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Information Centers, Merchandise Information
Peer reviewedBlock, David; Kalyoncu, Aydan – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Examination of the emergence of microcomputer word processing in the library environment highlights library applications, hardware considerations, evaluations of four word processing programs (Apple Writer II, Screen Writer II, Magic Wand, WordStar), and "nonperformance" factors that influence selection of word processing package. Ten…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Guidelines
