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Direct linkLupien, Pascal – Computers in Libraries, 2004
Online library services have been mostly available uniquely in English. To serve the diverse communities that uses library services, a growing number of libraries have been investigating the ins and outs of offering virtual reference in languages other than English. Developing this kind of service in languages spoken by various library user groups…
Descriptors: Library Services, Library Development, Program Descriptions, Computer Software Selection
Peer reviewedCaro, Denis H. J. – Educational and Training Technology International, 1992
Provides a methodology for selection of an expert support system (ESS) in an emergency management training environment. A decision matrix construct for selection of an ESS for casualty disposition training at Emergency Preparedness Canada is presented, and four system options of simulation models that deal with emergency management are described.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Decision Making, Emergency Programs
Download full textNational Literacy Secretariat, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1994
This document contains guidelines and support materials to assist potential purchasers of computer-based adult literacy (CBAL) systems as they consider which specific system to purchase. Included in the document are the following: guidelines and evaluation criteria (written in question form) pertaining to seven areas affecting the purchasing…
Descriptors: Adult Basic Education, Adult Literacy, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction
Beaumont and Associates, Inc. – 1989
This study was initiated by the Newfoundland Public Library Services (NPLS) to assess the feasibility of automation for the library services and to determine the viability of an integrated automated library system for the NPLS. The study addresses the needs of NPLS in terms of library automation; benefits to be achieved through the introduction of…
Descriptors: Computer Software Selection, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Feasibility Studies
Peer reviewedPeterson, Karl; McDonald, Linda – Canadian Journal of Special Education, 1991
A questionnaire was used to examine computer use by teachers (n=200) of special needs students in Alberta. Results indicated keen interest in computer use and that computer access was not a problem. Problems identified included low utilization of available computer time, training needs in computer use, and selection and classification of software.…
Descriptors: Access to Computers, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Selection, Computer Uses in Education
Fahrni, Patricia; Rudolph, Jim; De Schutter, Adrienne – International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, 2004
A product evaluation was conducted of "Desire2Learn", an online learning management system gaining popularity in educational institutions. Since an online trial version of the software was not available for evaluation, an inspection meeting with the vendor was arranged. This provided the evaluation team with an opportunity to examine the…
Descriptors: Vendors, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Internet
