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Download full textCongress of the U. S., Washington, DC. House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service. – 1985
This hearing, which is the first of a series of hearings on the 1990 decennial census, focuses on automation activities, pretest preparations, and proposed residency rules. Gene L. Dodaro, associate director of the General Accounting Office, calls on the committee to use special purpose tests to adequately evaluate the following: (1) potential of…
Descriptors: Automation, Census Figures, Data Collection, Data Processing
Wright, A. J. – 1981
The possible uses of excess central processing unit capacity in an integrated academic library automation system discussed in this draft proposal include (1) in-house services such as word processing, electronic mail, management decision support using PERT/CPM techniques, and control of physical plant operation; (2) public services such as the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Oriented Programs, Computers, Databases
Griffiths, Jose-Marie – 1981
This study assesses the application of both minicomputers and microcomputers to information-handling procedures and makes recommendations for automating such procedures, particularly in developing nations. The report is based on a survey of existing uses of small computing equipment in libraries, archives, and information centers which was…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Developing Nations, Information Processing, Information Systems
Libbey, Maurice C., Ed. – Illinois Libraries, 1985
The 20 articles in this issue of Illinois Libraries were written by practicing technical services librarians, library educators, and former librarians now involved in commercial enterprise. The articles are: (1) "The Development of Library Education in Illinois" (Anne V. J. Wendler); (2) "Financial Management in Acquisitions: Things…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Higher Education, Information Scientists, Librarians
Kranich, Nancy C.; And Others – 1984
New York University (NYU) Libraries received a 1-year grant from the Association of Research Libraries to study users' responses to its recently installed Geac online catalog, Bobcat (Bobst Library Computerized Catalog). The survey instrument, developed for Council on Library Resources (CLR)-funded national study of responses to public access…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
New York State Library, Albany. – 1982
This fact book summarizes the improvement in library systems and library services in New York State as a result of action taken by the state legislature in 1981, and outlines in detail the 1982 legislative proposals of the New York State Board of Regents for the further development of New York libraries. These proposals encompass the following…
Descriptors: Interlibrary Loans, Legislation, Library Automation, Library Networks
Cotter, Barbara – 1981
Intended to aid administrators and users of social services in establishing information systems, this comprehensive guide to the design of such systems identifies the elements, effective strategies, and potential pitfalls involved in their planning, implementation, and utilization. Detailed discussions of management strategies for system…
Descriptors: Administration, Adoption, Automation, Child Abuse
O'Neal, A. F. – 1979
A brief review of some of the more important needs imposed by current and projected Department of Defense training problems is followed by descriptions of such automated aids as the LAMPS MARK III Weapons System and the Air Force's F-16 Instructional System Development (ISD) effort. These aids have been designed and developed in response to the…
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Curriculum Guides, Instructional Design
THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE IN THE MEATPACKING INDUSTRY. AUTOMATION PROGRAM REPORT, NUMBER 1.
DICK, WILLIAM G. – 1966
TWENTY AUTOMATION MANPOWER SERVICES DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS WERE STARTED TO PROVIDE EXPERIENCE WITH JOB MARKET PROBLEMS CAUSED BY CHANGING TECHNOLOGY AND MASS LAYOFFS. THE FIRST OF THE SERIES, ESTABLISHED IN LOCAL PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE OFFICES, THIS PROJECT DEALT WITH THE LAYOFF OF 675 WORKERS, PROBLEMS OF READJUSTMENT IN THE PLANT, THE…
Descriptors: Agency Cooperation, Automation, Emergency Programs, Employment Experience
Joint Economic Committee, Washington, DC. – 1966
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN SUCH TECHNOLOGICAL AIDS AS EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION, VIDEOTAPE, COMPUTERIZED INSTRUCTION, MICROFILMS, AND TALKING TYPEWRITERS, HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO REVOLUTIONIZE THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF EDUCATION, TO ALLEVIATE SOCIOECONOMIC ILLS, AND TO ELIMINATE ADULT ILLITERACY. HOWEVER, LONG-RANGE BENEFITS WILL DEPEND GREATLY ON BASIC AND…
Descriptors: Automation, Educational Change, Educational Needs, Educational Policy
Shoffner, Ralph M.; Madden, Mary A. – 1980
This feasibility study was conducted to collect financial, operational, and other data concerning the alternatives of continuing with the University of Toronto Library Automation System (UTLAS), the present supplier of catalog support to the British Columbia Union Catalogue (BCUC) participating libraries, or of replicating the Washington Library…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Cost Effectiveness, Feasibility Studies
Waters, Max L., Ed. – 1977
This publication contains six position papers presented by guest businessmen during the fourth annual Business Education Invitational Forum on the topic of implications of current change and technology in the environment in the office of the future. The article, The Office in the 1970's, describes the office as it is and as it is evolving, defines…
Descriptors: Automation, Business Education, Computers, Futures (of Society)
SEGARRA, CARLOS O. – 1967
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT WAS TO IDENTIFY AND DEFINE THE PARAMETERS OF AN ECONOMICAL AND PRACTICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM FOR THE U.S. ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDED FOUR PHASES--(1) DATA REQUIREMENTS DEFINITION, (2) COST ANALYSIS AND SYSTEM DEFINITION, (3) HARDWARE SELECTION, SYSTEM TEST AND EVALUATION, AND…
Descriptors: Automation, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Data Processing
BUTLER, ROBERT W.; SCHOFIELD, PAULA Z. – 1967
THE CATALOGING SYSTEM, DEVELOPED FOR A COLLECTION OF 45,000 REPORTS, IS BASED UPON SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF MACHINE-READABLE INPUT AND THREE BY FIVE CARDS TO BE USED IN A MANUAL FILE. A FLEXOWRITER WITH AN AUXILIARY PUNCH AND READER IS USED TO PRODUCE THE THREE TO SIXTY CARDS PER DOCUMENT WHICH DESCRIBE IT. PAPER TAPES OF THE UNIT RECORDS, ADDED…
Descriptors: Automation, Book Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices
KAIMANN, RICHARD A., ED.; MARKER, ROBERT W., ED. – 1967
WRITTEN FOR ADMINISTRATORS AND PLANNERS, THIS ANTHOLOGY IS CONCERNED WITH INFORMATION PRINCIPLES, EFFECTS, DESIGN, AND INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMS. CONCENTRATING ON THE CONSTRAINTS ON AUTOMATION AND ITS IMPACT ON EDUCATION, THE DOCUMENT CONSIDERS NEW USES FOR COMPUTERS IN REPORTING STATISTICS, SCHOOL CENSUS, ATTENDANCE COUNTING, GRADING, SCHEDULING,…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Problems, Attendance, Automation
