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Kuczmarski, Tom – 1976
WISE is an on-line interactive information retrieval system designed particularly for bibliographic data bases, but it is potentially useful for any keyword-oriented data base. The WISE user searches a data base by entering and combining keywords that are appropriate to the data base and the subject area of interest. The user can also enter…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Coupling, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
International Business Machines Corp., White Plains, NY. – 1967
Preliminary specifications of major equipment and programing systems characteristics for a remote terminal central computing facility serving 25-75 secondary schools are presented. Estimation techniques developed in a previous feasibility study were used to delineate workload demands for four model regions with different numbers of institutions…
Descriptors: Centralization, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Fitzhugh, Robert J.; Pethia, Richard D. – 1974
The paper descibes a compact and highly efficient disk file management system responsible for the management and allocation of space on moving head disk drives in a medium-scale time-sharing system. The disk file management system is a major component of the Experimental Time-Sharing System (ETSS) developed at the Learning Research and Development…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Bierly, Margaret M.; And Others – 1974
This paper describes the efforts of the Program on Teacher Effectiveness of the Stanford Center for Research and Development in Teaching to survey and catalog available teacher training products. It is stated that the project developed from the program's own need to identify potential products which could be incorporated into the program's…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Catalogs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Krippendorff, Klaus – 1973
Human individuals, social organizations and societies are alike in that their knowledge of past events is to some extent maintained and brought to bear on their behavior. On the individual level we know quite a bit of how this is accomplished. However, on the social level we know close to nothing. It is not the task of this paper to ascertain the…
Descriptors: Computers, Information Retrieval, Information Science, Information Storage
Vanderbilt, M. D.; Horn, H. R., Jr. – Consulting Engineer, 1977
Describes the components and the capabilities of nine minicomputers and how they are capable of serving as a terminal with remote IBM 360 or 370 computers. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
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Brownrigg, Edwin Blake; Bruer, J. Michael – Library Trends, 1976
Problems, issues, and alternatives in designing individual, stand alone systems for servicing selected library operations, with emphasis on problems of integrating these with major automated systems, a new mode of operation called coupling, and strategies for dealing with large amounts of retrospective data. (Author/LS)
Descriptors: Computers, Evaluation, Information Storage, Interaction
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Zaiden, Dennis J. – School Management, 1973
Describes EDP (electronic data processing) insurance, which provides coverage for such things as the loss of computer programs and accumulated transaction data, and the consequences of an interruption in processing. Discusses what is and is not covered by EDP insurance, how to plan for EDP insurance, the amount of coverage to get, and how to avoid…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Data Processing
Mosman, Charles; Stefferud, Einar – College and University Business, 1971
Descriptors: Computers, Equipment Maintenance, Equipment Storage, Facility Requirements
Doliner, Irwin – Creative Computing, 1979
The four primary functional areas served by a word processor are discussed. They are data entry, data storage and file manipulation, text editing, and reporting. (MP)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Editing, Information Processing
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Cohen, Malcolm S. – 1975
The purpose of the research described in the report is twofold. First, it is to analyze the relative benefits and costs of on-line computerized placement systems. The techniques developed for such an analysis which might be useful in evaluating other manpower programs are presented. Second, it is to provide a prototype model which shows how…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Tanner, Dennis F.; Bane, Robert K. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1988
Examines the current development of computer compact disk storage devices (CD-ROM). Describes the basics of how the CD-ROM operates and identifies educational uses. Lists companies currently providing CD-ROM software and producing CD-ROM players. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Computer Software
Levine, Paula Naomi – 1969
This thesis describes the requirements for a buffer storage device, with respect to other system components and its own limitations, which is designed to aid in the economic transmission of processed data from a central computer to distant terminals. Proceeding from the fact that tariff rates on wide band educational television channels are…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices
Summers, J. K.; Sullivan, J. E. – 1970
This document explains recent developments in computer science and information systems of interest to the educational manager. A brief history of computers is included, together with an examination of modern computers' capabilities. Various features of card, tape, and disk information storage systems are presented. The importance of time-sharing…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
Schneider, John H. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1974
Discusses the role of certain types of classifications in a modern automated environment. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Automation, Classification, Computers
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