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Ewing, Galen W. – J Chem Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Utilization
Peer reviewedMcIntosh, Melinda – Microform Review, 1983
Cites sources of information concerning selection of microform reading equipment and provides step-by-step outline of selection process. Defining specific needs for which equipment is used, determining what equipment is being marketed, and examining and evaluating readers' design features in terms of practicability and aesthetics are discussed.…
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Information Sources, Libraries, Library Equipment
Paris, Judith; Boss, Richard W. – Videodisc/Videotext, 1982
Explores the effects of library use on both capacitance and laser-optical videodisc systems and outlines proper cleaning, servicing, and storage techniques. The article is excerpted from "Conservation in the Library," a book edited by Susan Swartzberg. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: Equipment Evaluation, Equipment Maintenance, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The first article in a three-part series to help purchasers obtain the best computer software for their budgets tells how to define requirements before soliciting bids for software. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Peer reviewedNolan, Gerald N.; Bates, Barry T. – Research Quarterly for Exercise and Sport, 1982
A study examined the effectiveness of two types of canoe paddles in marathon canoe racing. Results of the study indicated that the angled paddle produced significantly greater boat speeds than did the straight paddle. (JN)
Descriptors: Athletic Equipment, Canoeing, Design Requirements, Equipment Evaluation
McWilliams, Peter – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes the kinds of computer equipment needed for a personal word processing system. The characteristics and capabilities of specific devices, including keyboards, printers, and disk drives, are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Computers, Electronic Equipment, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices
Kolodziej, Leo; Holland, John – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the basic hardware, peripheral devices, system software, graphics capabilities, operations, and other features of the low-cost Commodore VIC-20 color microcomputer system. Included are three simultaneous musical tones plus one noise generator. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices
Stewart, George – Popular Computing, 1982
Describes and evaluates the basic hardware, peripheral devices, functions, capabilities, and available software for the TI-99/4A home computer. A table summarizes the computer's specifications. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Equipment Evaluation, Input Output Devices, Merchandise Information
Delf, Robert M. – American School and University, 1981
The second article in a series of three to help purchasers obtain the best computer programs for their budgets, deals with bid solicitation and software evaluation. The first article appeared in the July 1981 issue. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Bids, Computer Programs, Design Requirements, Elementary Secondary Education
Powell, Jon T. – Media and Methods, 1981
Argues than an important key to any educational institution's successful management of media equipment is the maintenance of a record of inventory. Suggests how such an inventory can be prepared and what information it should contain. (FL)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Educational Equipment, Educational Technology, Equipment Evaluation
Steinhart, David – American School and University, 1980
Replacement windows can help solve energy waste problems as well as maintenance problems if the right types are chosen. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Flow, Energy Conservation, Equipment Evaluation, Facility Improvement
Jerpbak, H. L. – American School and University, 1980
How to verify performance claims with an onsite testing before buying replacement windows. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Flow, Equipment Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria, Facility Improvement
Pournelle, Jerry – onComputing, 1980
The author critically and thoroughly evaluates the text editing capabilities and performance of word processors and concludes that for programing applications MicroPro's WordMaster is the best software bargain around, with WordStar, Magic Wand, and Electric Pencil running behind. (KC)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computers, Data Processing, Electronic Equipment
Shimanoff, Perry S. – American School and University, 1980
A gasoline operated air blower saves time, improves the quality of work, reduces operator fatigue, and costs less to use than a push broom. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
Russek, William F. – American School and University, 1980
Encapsulation has proven to be the safest, surest, and most permanent method of treating sprayed asbestos on ceilings and walls. Federal aid is available to help pay for inspection of school buildings for asbestos and for asbestos removal. (Author/MLF)
Descriptors: Air Pollution, Elementary Secondary Education, Equipment Evaluation, Federal Aid
