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Download full textLesgold, Alan M. – Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers, 1986
This paper discusses some of the issues raised for cognitive psychologists by the computer revolution together with the role that psychologists with computer training ought to play, especially in the study of how people acquire complex skills. The issues addressed include: (1) the competition between humans and intelligent machines; (2) the…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Cognitive Psychology
Reneau, Fred; And Others – 1986
This guide contains 285 test items for use in teaching a course in computerized numerical control. All test items were reviewed, revised, and validated by incumbent workers and subject matter instructors. Items are provided for assessing student achievement in such aspects of programming and planning, setting up, and operating machines with…
Descriptors: Automation, Competency Based Education, Computer Software, Criterion Referenced Tests
Woods, Elaine – 1985
Five years ago, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) funded an Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) study of the impact of new information and communications technologies on the roles of health sciences libraries in a radically changing health care and educational environment. A key recommendation of the resulting report called for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Database Management Systems, Databases, Information Retrieval
Weaver-Meyers, Pat; Winters, Jim – 1984
A user attitude survey was conducted in the main library at the University of Oklahoma before and after the opening of a new library wing which effectively doubled the size of the main library. At the time of the opening of the new wing, the circulation department began using a new computer system for circulation of the general collection. The…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Attitude Measures, Higher Education, Library Automation
Hartmann, Heidi I., Ed.; And Others – 1987
This volume contains 12 papers commissioned by the Panel on Technology and Women's Employment. "Technology, Women, and Work: Policy Perspectives" (Eli Ginzberg) is an overview that provides a context for the volume. The four case studies in Part II describe the impact of information technology in the insurance industry, among bookkeepers, among…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Automation, Employed Women, Employment Level
Society for Technical Communication, Washington, DC. – 1984
Conference papers and descriptions of panels, workshops, and poster sessions are separated by topic into five "stems." The first stem, Advanced Technology Applications, contains papers covering advanced technology training, evaluation and applications of word processing equipment, publication databases, electronic and online…
Descriptors: Automation, Communications, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software
Hirshon, Arnold – 1983
Based on an October 1982 survey of 31 selected members of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), this report presents library planning documents, general system descriptions and reviews, and examples of library specifications--all dealing with integrated library information systems (ILIS). An ILIS is defined as a fully interactive integrated…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Databases, Information Systems
Reid, Janine; And Others – 1982
The integration of new technology in 500 Army libraries was studied to assess the feasibility of introducing automation techniques to army library technical processing activities, to examine and recommend appropriate systems and configurations for library automation, and to determine the costs of implementing the recommendations. The study…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Feasibility Studies, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Lawrence, Gary S. – 1982
A national study of users and non-users of public access online catalog systems (OPACs) was undertaken at 29 libraries, representing 15 computer systems, to provide data and interpretations useful to system designers and library administrators. The findings indicate that users have overwhelmingly positive responses to OPACs. Non-users have…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Design Requirements, Library Administration, Library Automation
Kaske, Neal K.; Sanders, Nancy P. – 1983
This report covers the background, scope, and findings of a multifaceted research project which focused on data collection and analysis related to online public access systems (OPAC's); the ultimate goal of this project is to improve information access through OPAC design and enhancement. To assist library decision-makers when planning for the…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Interviews, Library Automation
German Foundation for International Development, Bonn (West Germany). – 1980
The 7-week Advanced Postgraduate Training Course for Information Specialists from Eastern and Southern Africa described in this document was part of a long term training program designed to provide senior librarians, documentalists, and archivists with information on recent developments in methodology and technology in their special field of work.…
Descriptors: Archives, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Developing Nations
Cook, Colleen; And Others – 1984
The Ad Hoc Committee on Future Information Services explored possible future directions for information services at Texas A&M University Library and developed a plan to guide the library into the next decade in terms of automated access to information. In exploring future directions for automated information services, the committee members…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Services, Library Administration
Wallace, Danny P. – 1988
A comprehensive interdisciplinary program for educating library automation specialists has been developed at Louisiana State University. It consists of three programs: (1) a Master of Library and Information Science/Master of Science in Systems Science program; (2) a Certificate in Library Automation; and (3) a Ph.D. in Computer Science, for which…
Descriptors: Computer Science Education, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, Formative Evaluation
Van Pulis, Noelle – 1985
Prior to describing methods employed to teach both library users and staff how to use the online catalog at Ohio State University (OSU), this paper presents a background of the development of the online catalog, now called LCS (Library Computer System), and a chronology of important points in the 17-year development, enhancement, and evolution of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Needs, Instructional Materials
Kacena, Barbara J., Ed. – 1987
Various aspects of the theme, "AccessAbility: Overcoming Information Barriers," are considered in the conference papers collected in this document. They include: (1) "The Library Image: A Barrier to Accessibility" (Janice S. Boyer); (2) "The Educationally Disadvantaged Student: How Can the Library Help?" (Michael Poma…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Educationally Disadvantaged, Females
