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Baker, Patti R. – Educational Computer, 1983
The Personal Filing System (PFS) was chosen by an elementary school to improve access to instructional information about software on diskettes in the school collection. Each record includes grade level, subject, call number, system requirements, and supplementary materials. A printed catalog, user's guide, and back-up copies are also available.…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Elementary Education, Elementary School Teachers

Hoey, P. O'N. – Information Processing and Management, 1982
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food conducted an operational evaluation of the software packages CAIRS and STATUS, which were used to build databases and databanks. Setting up the trial, types of data involved (chemical products used as pesticides), searching and presentation of data, and the final choice are covered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Programs, Databases, Foreign Countries
Riley, Connie; And Others – Online, 1981
The Tarrytown Technical Information Center at General Foods produces report style searches by using upgraded equipment which allows search strategies to be stored and edited offline, thus reducing costs for both online searching and for the searcher's time. A computer program for eliminating duplicate bibliographic citations is included. (RBF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Databases
Smith, Judson – Training, 1979
Describes several microcomputer systems developed for training purposes. Explains how the lower costs and expanded capability and availablilty of the microcomputer can be used by business for employee training and by schools in the classrooms. Includes information on computer programs and memory storage. (MF)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices

Fellows, John C. – Business Education Forum, 1975
Computer data on the technical level of devices, their speed rates, and computer languages of two Oakland County Michigan area centers' business data processing skill programs are discussed to provide information for other area centers on various hardware, software, and teachware. (BP)
Descriptors: Business Education, Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices
LOWE, THOMAS C. – 1966
AREAS INVESTIGATED INCLUDE SLOW MEMORY DATA STORAGE, THE PROBLEM OF DECODING FROM AN INDEX TO A SLOW MEMORY ADDRESS, THE STRUCTURE OF DATA LISTS AND DATA LIST OPERATORS, COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN THE HUMAN USER AND THE SYSTEM, PROCESSING OF RETRIEVAL REQUESTS, AND THE USER'S CONTROL OVER THE RETURN OF INFORMATION RETRIEVED. LINEAR, LINKED AND…
Descriptors: Codification, Communication (Thought Transfer), Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices
COGSWELL, J.F.; AND OTHERS – 1966
TWO PROJECTS ON THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION OF A MAN-MACHINE SYSTEM FOR COUNSELING IN THE PALO ALTO AND LOS ANGELES SCHOOL DISTRICTS ARE REPORTED. THE EARLIER PHILCO 2000 COMPUTER PROGRAMS SIMULATED A COUNSELOR'S WORK IN THE EDUCATIONAL PLANNING INTERVIEW BY ACCEPTING INPUTS SUCH AS SCHOOL GRADES, TEST SCORES, AND…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Programs, Counseling, Data Processing
LINDQUIST, E.F.; AND OTHERS – 1966
TO AID DATA COLLECTION ANALYSIS, STORAGE, AND DISSEMINATION, INSTRUMENTS AND PROCEDURES WERE DEVELOPED FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION ON ALL ASPECTS OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR A LARGE POPULATION OF SCHOOLS, INCLUDING INFORMATION ON INDIVIDUAL PUPILS, SCHOOL PERSONNEL, SCHOOLS, AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS. COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND DATA-PROCESSING TECHNIQUES…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Course Objectives, Data Processing, Educational Resources
Navarre, Carolyn E.; Stovall, Anthony M. – 1976
This paper describes a locally-developed multi-purpose system that stores data about any number of special collections within the libraries and prints that data in a number of formats on demand or as scheduled reports. The system operates on an IBM 360/67 dual processer with data entry via a teleprocessing system. The key to the file is the call…
Descriptors: Classification, College Libraries, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices
Vance, David – 1975
This manual describes information processing procedures for Museum Computer Network (MCN) systems. The first section contains general rules for preparation of input: conventions for all data; conventions for controlling the appearance of output; conventions for automatic sorting of data; conventions for user specified sorting of data; and…
Descriptors: Classification, Computer Programs, Data Collection, Data Processing
Wolfe, Howard – 1972
Hardware and software components employed in the 1971-72 tryout of a research-based, computer-operated Instructional Management System (IMS) are listed and described. Purposes of the tryout are given, and the communications system detailed. Source-input and output documents are listed, along with the IMS computer programs and IMS files.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Data Processing, Databases
Upton, Charles C. – 1971
Feasibility study findings indicate that a potential reduction in drudgery for the scholar may be obtained through a combination of heretofore divergent solutions to the increasingly critical problem of how researchers will interface with computers for an efficient and effective review of the literature. Presently existing computer software…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Communications, Computer Programs, Conferences
Matthews, Joseph R. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Defines in general terms the nature of computers, describes the various types of computers, discusses the characteristics and applications of the types of computers mentioned, reviews some basic facts about computer technology and computer hardware, and outlines a set of options for libraries considering acquiring a computer system. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Ohio State Univ., Columbus. Computer and Information Science Research Center. – 1975
Abstracts of research papers in computer and information science are given for 68 papers in the areas of information storage and retrieval; human information processing; information analysis; linguistic analysis; artificial intelligence; information processes in physical, biological, and social systems; mathematical techniques; systems…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Annual Reports, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes
Counts, George – J Exp Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Programs, Course Content, Expenditure per Student