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| Book Report | 7 |
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| Simpson, Carol | 2 |
| Baule, Steve M. | 1 |
| Crispen, Patrick Douglas | 1 |
| Farmer, Lesley S. J. | 1 |
| Graf, Nancy | 1 |
| Young, Terrence E., Jr. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 2 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Crispen, Patrick Douglas – Book Report, 2000
Explains five rules to protect computers from viruses. Highlights include commercial antivirus software programs and the need to upgrade them periodically (every year to 18 months); updating virus definitions at least weekly; scanning attached files from email with antivirus software before opening them; Microsoft Word macro protection; and the…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Mail, Vendors
Baule, Steve M. – Book Report, 1998
Discusses computer vendors who position themselves as value-added resellers to benefit school library media specialists by assisting them in purchasing effective and appropriate technology products and services. Explains the benefits of developing a good relationship with a vendor, even if the cost is higher than purchasing through a catalog. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers
Simpson, Carol – Book Report, 1999
Discusses the processes involved in migrating a library's automation system. Highlights include getting information from vendor demonstrations, setting up an evaluation database to analyze RFPs (requests for proposals), making a spreadsheet that compares costs of packages, making recommendations once the data are analyzed, and implementation…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Decision Making, Information Systems
Young, Terrence E., Jr. – Book Report, 2002
Describes methods of correcting MARC records in online public access catalogs in school libraries. Highlights include in-house methods; professional resources; conforming to library cataloging standards; vendor services, including Web-based services; software specifically developed for record cleanup; and outsourcing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Computer Software, Elementary Secondary Education, Library Catalogs
Farmer, Lesley S. J.; And Others – Book Report, 1994
Includes four articles that address issues concerning the professional growth and development of school librarians. Highlights include lifelong professional development; mentoring; career development through professional involvement; publishing for recognition and professional growth; professional reading; continuing education; vendors;…
Descriptors: Career Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Internship Programs, Librarians
Simpson, Carol – Book Report, 1999
Discusses the planning process for migrating to a new library media center automation system, including identification of the need to migrate, solicitation of stakeholder support, enumeration of required attributes of a new system, writing the Request for Proposal (RFP), and maximizing vendor demonstrations. (MES)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Information Networks, Integrated Library Systems
Graf, Nancy – Book Report, 1996
Examines the decision-making process of purchasing CD-ROMs for libraries. Evaluation criteria include hardware requirements, ease of installation, adequacy of documentation, user friendliness of displays, ease of searching, frequency of updates, downloading and printing capabilities, technical support, and vendor reputation. Identifies sources and…
Descriptors: Computer Selection, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Downloading
