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Peer reviewedSapp, Albert L.; Hess, Larry G. – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1989
The inventory system designed for six storerooms in three buildings at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's School of Chemical Sciences replaced an issue-slip and transactions record system with barcode technology. Data collection error reductions have been significant, making it easier to determine stock levels and plan purchases.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Oriented Programs, Higher Education, Online Systems
Potter, William – Online, 1979
Describes the requirements, data elements, functions and systems design for an online search log which maintains records of search services provided. (CWM)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Services, Information Storage
Peer reviewedHess, Larry G.; Beringer, Jeff – Journal of the Society of Research Administrators, 1983
Effective management of movable equipment in a large institutional environment requires a readily accessible database containing accurate up-to-date information. The design and maintenance of an equipment database at the University of Illinois School of Chemical Sciences are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Databases, Equipment, Higher Education
Charbonneau, Gary; And Others – 1983
This paper describes some of the problems encountered and the resolutions reached in converting Indiana University Libraries serials holdings information to the format specified in the 1980 American National Standard for Serial Holdings Statements at the Summary Level (ANSI). It is noted that this project was part of the development--by OCLC--of…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Storage, Library Catalogs
Download full textThomas, Everett L., Jr.; Deem, Robert N. – 1984
The objective of the unified database (UDB) program was to develop an automated information system that would be useful in the design, development, testing, and support of new Air Force aircraft weapon systems. Primary emphasis was on the development of: (1) a historical logistics data repository system to provide convenient and timely access to…
Descriptors: Aviation Technology, Databases, Design Requirements, Information Storage
Alabi, G. A. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This overview of an experimental automated circulation system at Ibadan University (Nigeria) includes a discussion of system hardware, software, program structure, file structure, and system functions (charges, discharges, renews, overdues, fines, reservations, recalls, and assisted query). Statistics on manual and automated systems related to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Design, Developing Nations, Information Retrieval
Vierling, Jacqueline S.; Shivaram, M. – 1970
The major features of Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) are diagnosis and testing, analysis, record keeping, and prescription. Diagnosis and testing are used to evaluate each student's performance at regular intervals. The results are analyzed to update the student's record and provide a prescription which suggests the learning process the…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Data Processing, Educational Diagnosis
