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Cleverdon, C. W.; Kidd, J. S. – Journal of Documentation, 1976
A test was carried out to investigate the assumption that there is a significant level of redundancy between documents. The conclusions were that notional overlap exists, but there appear to be very few cases of extreme redundancy, and at the document level, there is little possibility of practical application. (Author)
Descriptors: Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
ERIC Users' Interchange, 2000
This newsletter is prepared semiannually by the staff of Access ERIC in order to communicate matters of interest to users of the ERIC database and of other ERIC products and services. The newsletter disseminates a broad spectrum of information pertaining to ERIC, including price changes, microfiche products, ERIC clearinghouse news, search…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Information Services

Vickers, P. H. – Journal of Documentation, 1973
Cost data were collected from eighteen computer-based systems in the U.S.A. and Europe. Analysis of the data shows costs affected more significantly by system management, salary variations, and productivity of staff, than by technical factors such as depth of indexing, data preparation methods, or computer programming. (4 references) (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Budgets, Computers, Cost Effectiveness, Databases

Askevold, Gerald L.; Vallee, Jacques F. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1973
The main purpose of this paper is to seek classes of design implications in data-base oriented languages. Its scope is not limited to library automation, but extends to the problem of scientific and business data-bases. (14 references) (Authors)
Descriptors: Artificial Languages, Databases, Information Systems, Man Machine Systems
Fascione, Daniel R.; Penry, Edward B. – Educational Technology, 1971
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Confidentiality, Databases, Educational Innovation
Seth, Raymond E. – AEDS Monitor, 1972
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Administration, Management Information Systems, Programing Languages

And Others; Eckermann, E. H. – Journal of Chemical Documentation, 1972
Almost three million records covering approximately 175,000 chemical compounds and involving multiple disciplines have been recorded in the Army Antimalarial Drug Program. Maximum compartmentalization of files together with a complete method of interfacing files and a unique number system has made it possible to manage this system. (2 references)…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Data Processing, Databases, Information Processing
Kraft, Richard H. P.; Padro, Susan – Educational Technology, 1971
The authors formulate a model of a computerized information system linking the manpower needs of a state with the output of the educational institutions, in order to match job-openings with qualifications of those leaving school." (Authors/AA)
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Planning, Educational Supply, Information Systems
Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1983
A listing of 42 operational and experimental online agricultural information systems in the United States is provided, noting system name, sponsoring organization, location, information and services provided, and key contact person and phone number. (EJS)
Descriptors: Agriculture, Databases, Information Services, Information Sources

Levine, Gwen Reveley – Online Review, 1981
Describes the six tasks required in the development of an online database: analysis, design, programing, testing, loading, and documentation. Figures illustrate file formats, and a bibliography lists five sources. (FM)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Nolan, Maureen P. – Online, 1981
The method of handling the printed documentation associated with online information retrieval, which is described, involves the use of a series of separate but related files: database files, system files, network files, index sheets, and equipment files. (FM)
Descriptors: Databases, Documentation, Filing, Information Retrieval

Plosker, George R.; Summit, Roger K. – Special Libraries, 1980
Provides a systematic guide for evaluation and selection of an online service vendor. Topics briefly considered include the availability of selection aids, cost, online services, system search capabilities, training services, file documentation, and complimentary services. A selective listing of database directories is provided. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation, Guidelines, Information Services
Edge, Sharon M. – Library Acquisitions: Practice and Theory, 1980
Gives an overview of the 12 papers presented in this special issue. The papers focus on the untapped potential of increased coordination between acquisitions and circulation functions of a library as a tool in building a collection which is responsive to the needs of library users. (SW)
Descriptors: Coordination, Databases, Information Systems, Library Acquisition
Coyne, Joseph G.; Moneyhun, Dora H. – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Describes the Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Technical Information Center (TIC), and lists databases accessible online to the Department of Energy and its contractors through DOE/RECON. (RAA)
Descriptors: Databases, Energy, Federal Programs, Information Services

Hauck, Roslin V.; Weisband, Suzanne – Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2002
Describes two database systems in a law enforcement agency: one is a legacy, text-based system with cumbersome navigation; the newer system is a graphical user interface with simplified navigation. Discusses results of two user studies that showed personnel preferred the older more familiar system and considers implications for system design and…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Databases, Law Enforcement, Navigation (Information Systems)