In 2003, a portfolio system was implemented to manage the data associated with the field experiences in a teacher education program at a research institution in the southeast region of the United States. In this longitudinal study, the implementation trends from usage data extracted from the system are used to discuss the implications for the use…

Discusses management needs for timely, appropriate, and comprehensive library acquisitions information, noting that the requirement for summary and exception reporting mandates online automated acquisition systems. (Author/FM)

The teacher education literature is replete with recommendations regarding the preparation of new teachers who are equipped to face the complexities and instructional demands of their first year of teaching. Recently, teacher education programs have begun to use online assessment products to provide evidence that their teacher candidates' can…

It is easy for a library systems administrator to sometimes feel quite overwhelmed by the responsibilities of the job. Keeping a network running smoothly is a challenge in itself, but they must also be concerned with protecting the network from the many threats that exist. Constant vigilance is necessary to guard against electronic attacks…

This paper describes an information system for managerial decision making which attempts to satisfy the data requirements of all 12 mental health comprehensive services. The essential characteristics of an on-line computer information system are presented with the emphasis upon the use of the system by directors and managers for program planning,…

Describes the development of Interfile, a computerized data bank of sources of information on all phases of international business and trade. (Author/PF)

Briefly describes and discusses some of the emerging interactive, computerized information systems designed for the population at large. Developments mentioned include precoordination of indexes and videotex systems. (Author/JD)

A management consultant company uses a large-scale interactive computer system to enhance the capabilities of its professionals both in the office and in the field. (Author/DN)

This state-of-the-art survey of non-bibliographic databases and their use within the fields of economics and business studies recommends that schools of librarianship and information science incorporate online teaching packages encompassing such databases in their programs. The review, conducted through on-site visits and a questionnaire, focuses…

Rising costs of programming and program maintenance have caused discussion concerning the need for generalized information systems. These would provide data base functions plus complete report writing and file maintenance capabilities. All administrative applications, including online registration, student records, and financial applications are…

Explores the utility of using prior domain knowledge (in the form of taxonomies over attributes, attribute values and concept classes) to constrain the rule learner's search by requiring it to be consistent with what is already known about the domain. Spreading Activation Learning (SAL) is used to efficiently learn over taxonomically structured…

Describes the Canadian On Line Enquiry (CAN/OLE) system. (PF)

This paper reviews studies of information dissemination as a basis for determining how on-line retrieval can best compete with a multitude of other sources of references. (22 references) (Author/SJ)

Describes the STATUS information retrieval system, which is a free text, Boolean-type system, concentrating on recent developments and improvements. The use of pre- and postprocessors is discussed, and how STATUS can be integrated into existing information systems is illustrated. An appendix lists selected users and applications. (Author/JD)

This paper describes the design, installation, testing, and operation of a computer-based record keeping system for computer terminals and equipment. The system provides all levels of data management for maintenance with instantaneous reports on location of equipment, cost of equipment, cost of repairs, inventory and parts control, as well as a…