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Epstein, Hank – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1979
Discusses the need for an online interface between existing networks and between stand-alone systems and networks through examination of network synergy, trends in networking, and types of services provided by online library networks. The need for creation of implemented network standards for network message traffic is noted. (CWM)
Descriptors: Computer Science, Information Needs, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedMarvin, Carolyn – Journal of Communication, 1978
Examines the workings of the existing system of computer data bases for technical and scientific information in the United States and raises questions about developing a public national information network. (JMF)
Descriptors: Computers, Data Processing, Databases, Information Dissemination
Peer reviewedBortnick, Jane; And Others – Government Information Quarterly, 1991
This issue includes six articles that discuss access to information provided by computerized databases and communications networks for legislators. Highlights include state legislative systems; information systems in the Senate; online services in the House of Representatives; information technology in the Congressional Research Service; the…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Foreign Countries
Stanat, Ruth – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1991
Discussion of information needs in a business environment focuses on how to build a shared information network. Highlights include the evolution of corporate intelligence systems; results of a survey that examined the information networking needs of large corporations; and a case study of the development of an information network at Citibank N.A.…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases
Peer reviewedSiyal, M. Y.; Barkat, B. – Internet Research, 2002
Presents a framework for enhancing trust in Internet commerce. Shows how trust can be provided through a network of Trust Service Providers (TSp). Identifies a set of services that should be offered by a TSp. Presents a distributed object-oriented implementation of trust services using CORBA, JAVA and XML. (Author/AEF)
Descriptors: Business, Information Industry, Information Networks, Information Services
Peer reviewedBeaubrun, Ronald; Pierre, Samuel – Telematics and Informatics, 2001
Examines technological developments and the worldwide social-economic impacts of wireless mobile communications. Provides an overview of the technological developments of wireless mobile communications. Describes the evolution towards next-generation systems. Analyzes reasons for the growth rate of subscribers and the related social development.…
Descriptors: Communications, Information Networks, Information Systems, Information Technology
Download full textLaRoe, R. John – 1995
The World Wide Web (WWW) acts as a multimedia Internet, navigable via Web browsers. Web browsers (Mosaic, Netscape, Cello, WinWeb, etc.) read files treated in HyperText Mark-up Language (HTML) and display interactive pages to users. Teachers with computer-mediated classrooms or labs can use HTML and Web browsers to create multimedia presentations…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Media, Electronic Text
Knox, Alan B. – NUEA Spectator, 1975
The article traces the development, scope, and functions of the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) Clearinghouse in Career Education since its reorganization and consolidation in 1973. Located at Northern Illinois University, it serves all segments of the field of adult and continuing education, vocational and technical education, and…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Career Education, Information Centers, Information Networks
Bencivenga, James J.; And Others – 1987
This compilation consists of various letters and documents issued for public comment during 1986-1987 by the Office of Educational Research and Improvement (OERI) of the U.S. Department of Education, during its examination of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) system to determine any needed changes and improvements. This…
Descriptors: Information Dissemination, Information Needs, Information Networks, Information Services
Bleimschein, Sue, Ed. – 1986
Sixteen papers from a workshop on computer applications sponsored by the University of Cape Town (South Africa) School of Librarianship are presented in this volume: (1) "Introduction to the Use of Information Technology" (Sue Bleimschein); (2) "Searching Remote Databases" (Steve Rossouw); (3) "SABINET [South African Bibliographic and Information…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Indexing, Information Centers
Rokicki, Phillip S.; Springer, Peggy – 1983
Guidelines for colleges seeking to interface their diverse student and administrative databases are presented. The following key concepts are addressed that need to be understood before solving the problem of sharing and transmitting data between diverse databases: effective management of data from an institutional and a user point of view; the…
Descriptors: Administrator Guides, College Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases
Cloud, Gayla Staples, Comp. – 1985
Agricultural engineering overlaps many other disciplines. This document is a survey of information sources in agricultural engineering and is intended to identify those core resources which can help engineers and librarians to find information about the discipline. Sections include: (1) "Guides to the Literature"; (2) "Bibliographies"; (3)…
Descriptors: Agricultural Engineering, College Science, Databases, Educational Technology
Rousseau, Rosemary, Comp. – 1986
The material in this guide covers areas important to the chemical industries. Topics such as heat and mass transfer, plastics, polymers, fluid flow, and process engineering are included. This document is a survey of information sources in chemical engineering and is intended to identify those core resources which can help engineers and librarians…
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, College Science, Databases, Educational Technology
Simmons, Ralph; And Others – 1984
This buyer's guide for personal computers is the result of two initiatives: to meet the need for a government-wide policy concerning the management of end user computing (EUC); and to condense procedures for EUC acquisition. The guide is for federal government line managers and professionals who are unfamiliar with step-by-step procedures used in…
Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Cost Effectiveness, Information Networks, Information Services
Bressler, Stacey – Learning Tomorrow. Journal of the Apple Education Advisory Council, 1986
This report describes "AppleLink," a communications system used by Apple employees, which combines an electronic mail system, bulletin boards, and databases. The development of AppleLink from the pilot project stage is described, and the basic functions and features of the system are detailed. Suggestions are made for the use of a…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases, Electronic Mail
