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Datsenko, V. P.; Zaytsev, N. G. – 1967
Organization of communication between the center of an automated system of information exchange and the subscribers to the system is described. The three requirements are: (1) those technical communication means must be chosen which will provide effective and convenient avenues for calls from the subscribers to the center, (2) the required…
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Data Processing, Information Centers
Bosseau, Don, Ed. – Computerized Serials Systems Series, 1973
In 1961 the University of California at San Diego library began design of a computerized serials system with 700 entries. From this a sophisticated system has evolved (through three computers) with 30,810 serial entries in 1973. Using batch processing, the computer generates copies of a union list of university serials holdings, copies of serials…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computers, Data Processing, Information Processing
Godwin, William F. – 1974
This report discusses SIGI, an operational example of a computer-based career guidance system. The system demonstrates that such a service can be performed well and at a cost within the reach of most schools. Data collected during the pilot trail indicate that students who had used SIGI were more aware of the career options open to them and the…
Descriptors: Career Education, Computers, Data Collection, Decision Making
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. – 1971
Material concerning standardization activities in the area of information processing at the Federal, National and International levels is provided in this publication. Also included are related policy and procedural guideline documents. A list of Federal Government participants involved in the development of Federal Information Processing…
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Government Role, Guidelines
Consumers' Association of Canada, Ottawa (Ontario). – 1971
The possibility of creating in Canada a non-profit community information network (a set of linked data banks containing information for use by the general public) should be explored. A network to link together a set of data banks containing information for general public use would have the following merits: (1) By its effect on household…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Needs
Standera, Oldrich – 1971
The Text-Pac System is capable of generating indexes and bulletins to provide a current information service without the selectivity feature. Indexes of the accumulated data base may also be used as a basis for manual retrospective searching. The manual search involves searching computer-prepared indexes from a machine readable data base produced…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computers, Indexes, Indexing
Ludwig, Herbert; Vallee, Jacques – 1970
In terms of examples drawn from clinical and research data files, one of the objectives of this study is to illustrate several factors that have combined to delay the implementation of medical data bases. A primary factor has been inherent in the design of computer software. The languages currently on the market are procedural in nature: they…
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Information Networks, Information Processing
Scott, Heather – 1970
Described is a complete and technical description of one component of the Information System for Vocational Decisions (ISVD) total data storage and access system. Both a verbal and a graphic flow chart of its functions within the system are presented. (TL)
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Computers, Databases, Educational Technology
McGee, Rob – 1972
This document describes and compares on-line library circulation systems that have been reported as operational or developing, based on a non-comprehensive survey of published articles and public and restricted technical documentation. A checklist of components and features is used to tabulate if and how each system accommodates four selected…
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Information Systems, Library Automation
Lancaster, F. Wilfrid – 1972
The purpose of the investigation was to determine how effectively biomedical practitioners, with a minimum of introduction to the system, can conduct on-line searches to satisfy their own information needs. The searches were conducted on the Abridged Index Medicus data base as implemented on the on-line ELHILL system (AIM-TWX). ELHILL is the ORBIT…
Descriptors: Computers, Evaluation, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
LeDuc, Albert L. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1986
Typical higher management expectations for the planning process are explored, along with why these expectations cannot always be met. Some limitations to planning for computer services are proposed that can make planning meaningful for operational concerns. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Planning, Computers, Data Processing
Petranek, Jan G. – Currents, 1984
Recent technological advances have put alumni-development computer systems within reach of most colleges and universities. Options, including the types of hardware available, the many ways to match an office's needs to your hardware, and the types of software available are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Alumni, Computer Programs, Computers, Data Collection
Rothamel, William – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
To be sure that the capitalization required in the move to distributed processing is spent wisely, it is necessary to understand the function, integration, and system architecture. How to achieve corporate standards in office automation/decision support in higher education is discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Data Processing, Decision Making

Peterson, Erlend D. – College and University, 1983
Computer technology has the potential to fundamentally alter present approaches to admitting, registering, recording grades, and servicing students. Some of the driving forces toward change and the restraining forces working against change at most universities are identifed. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Administration, College Admission, Computers, Futures (of Society)

Weathersby, George B. – New Directions for Institutional Research, 1976
The increasing data about institutions of higher education and the availability of this data are described and evaluated. The data bases need further development and coordination of standards, exchange guidelines, and accessing procedures to be most beneficial. (Author/LBH)
Descriptors: Colleges, Computers, Data Processing, Databases