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Leggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1985
This second in a series of six articles introducing microcomputer applications in smaller libraries describes the main microcomputer hardware components--processors, internal and external memory, buses, printers, communications, hardware. Importance of ergonomic factors in equipment design, multi-user and network configurations, and the role of…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Design Requirements
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Sieverts, Eric G.; Hofstede, Marten – Electronic Library, 1994
This last article in a series which reported results of a software evaluation project done by the Netherlands Association of Users of Online Information Systems (VOGIN) focuses on how to select appropriate software. Topics discussed include price considerations; user needs; and types and quality of information. (Contains 11 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Selection, Costs, Databases
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Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1992
Lists and compares specifications, properties, and test results of eight microcomputer software programs for information storage and retrieval by endusers. This is one of a series of articles that have reported the results of a software evaluation project conducted by The Netherlands Association of Users of Online Information Systems (VOGIN). (22…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Evaluation Criteria
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Nieuwenhuysen, Paul – Electronic Library, 1990
Provides a list of recent publications that review text management software which runs on IBM PCs and compatibles. Software functions covered include online searching of databases; information storage and retrieval; word processing; and computer-assisted instruction for retrieving online information. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Reviews, Database Management Systems, Databases
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Snyman, M. M. M.; Van Rensburg, M. Jansen – Electronic Library, 1999
Describes a model for the standardization of names in bibliographic databases. Discusses a prototype that was developed to demonstrate feasibility of the model, and investigates the impact of implementing the model. Findings suggested that the new model will revolutionize name authority control and that the prototype verifies the technical…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging
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Pollard, Richard – Electronic Library, 1986
Discusses criteria for evaluating microcomputer database management systems (DBMS) used for storage and retrieval of bibliographic data. Two popular types of microcomputer DBMS--file management systems and relational database management systems--are evaluated with respect to these criteria. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software
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Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1992
The fourth in a series of articles on the evaluation of microcomputer software for information storage and retrieval, conducted by the Netherlands Association of Users of Online Information Systems (VOGIN), presents test results for six indexing and full-text retrieval programs--Ask-It, KAware, Texplore, TextMaster, WordCruncher, and ZYindex. (13…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
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Gillman, Peter L. – Electronic Library, 1985
Argues that information management calls for development of an organizational strategy that encompasses users, information resources, and the available and appropriate technology. Discussion of factors involved includes the nature of information and information resources, variance in information usage, and guidelines for developing a strategy to…
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Services, Information Sources
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Buckingham, Michael; Williamson, R. – Electronic Library, 1988
The first of two articles discusses the technical issues of text transfer and processing encountered by the Knowledge Warehouse project. The second describes the development of the concept of a national electronic archive, and discusses issues such as contractual agreements, access control, copyrights, and commercial aspects of value added…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Contracts, Copyrights
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Schoonbaert, Dirk – Electronic Library, 1997
Discussion of personal bibliographic systems (PBS) that manage the input, storage, retrieval, and output of bibliographic references focuses on low-cost mainstream bibliographic software for personal use or smaller libraries. Structural flexibility, indexes, printing and downloading, searching, and interface- and management-related issues are…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software
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Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1993
Reports on tests evaluating nine microcomputer software packages designed for information storage and retrieval: BRS-Search, dtSearch, InfoBank, Micro-OPC, Q&A, STN-PFS, Strix, TINman, and ZYindex. Tables and narrative evaluations detail results related to security, hardware, user features, search capability, indexing, input, maintenance of files,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
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Raitt, D. I. – Electronic Library, 1985
This scenario of a possible library of the future includes reviews of technology and equipment either currently or soon to be available to libraries for information input, storage, processing, output, and transmission; descriptions of several existing forward-looking library and information systems; and a discussion of the impact of futuristic…
Descriptors: Change, Communications Satellites, Computer Storage Devices, Futures (of Society)
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Falk, Howard – Electronic Library, 1999
Discusses the conversion of fragile library materials to computer storage and retrieval to extend the life of the items and to improve accessibility through the World Wide Web. Highlights include entering the images, including scanning; optical character recognition; full text and manual indexing; and available document- and image-management…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Character Recognition, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews
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Bargellini, Maria Laura; Bordoni, Luciana – Electronic Library, 2001
Discussion of distance learning and new information and communication technologies focuses on the role of the library. Highlights include the need for lifelong learning; online courses; adult training needs; new technologies in education and training contexts; digital libraries; acquiring, storing, finding, and filtering information; and user…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Distance Education, Educational Technology, Electronic Libraries
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Barker, Philip – Electronic Library, 1986
Discussion of developments in information storage technology likely to have significant impact upon library utilization focuses on hardware (videodisc technology) and software developments (knowledge databases; computer networks; database management systems; interactive video, computer, and multimedia user interfaces). Three generic computer-based…
Descriptors: Books, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Futures (of Society)
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