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Schumacher, Mark – Research Strategies, 1989
Describes workshops developed at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) library for faculty and graduate assistants to improve their understanding of library-based computer searching services. Bibliographic instruction is discussed; grant funding is described; the seminar format is explained; and responses to the workshops are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Faculty Development, Graduate Students, Grants
Kollegger, James G.; And Others – Database, 1988
In the first of three articles, the producer of Energyline, Energynet, and Tele/Scope recalls the development of the databases and database business strategies. The second describes the development of biomedical online databases, and the third discusses future developments, including full text databases, database producers as online host, and…
Descriptors: Biomedicine, Database Producers, Databases, Environmental Research
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Fayen, Emily Gallup – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Discusses the benefits of mounting commercial and local databases to provide online access and describes the approach taken by the University of Pennsylvania. The issues discussed include database, local data file, and software selection; agreements with online vendors; cost effectiveness; and actual use of the online files at the university. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education
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Davies, Peter; Allison, Ron. – Economics, 1989
Describes ways in which databases can be used in economics and business education classes. Explores arguments put forth by advocates for the use of databases in the classroom. Offers information on British software and discusses six online database systems listing the features of each. (KO)
Descriptors: Business Education, Class Activities, Computer Uses in Education, Databases
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Sievert, MaryEllen C.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1995
Describes types of full-text databases in medicine; discusses features for searching full-text journal databases available through online vendors; reviews research on full-text databases in medicine; and describes the MEDLINE/Full-Text Research Project at the University of Missouri (Columbia) which investigated precision, recall, and relevancy.…
Descriptors: Full Text Databases, Higher Education, Literature Reviews, Medical Research
Bocher, Bob – Illinois Libraries, 1995
Outlines the basic options that schools and libraries have for accessing the Internet, focusing on four models: direct connection; dial access using SLIP/PPP (Serial Line Internet Protocol/Point-to-Point Protocol); dial-up using terminal emulation mode; and dial access through commercial online services. Discusses access option issues such as…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Peripherals, Dial Access Information Systems, Information Networks
Feinberg, Rosa Castro – American School Board Journal, 1995
A school board member guides a tour of what is available for organizing school executives' schedules. Describes time-planner notebooks, computer software, and various academic and commercial online databases. Sidebars list the programs and products mentioned, discuss online services, and describe using a time-management planner in campaigning for…
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Database Management Systems, Efficiency, Elementary Secondary Education
Levison, Andrew – Online, 1995
Discusses three major consumer online services--America Online, CompuServe, and Prodigy. Topics include: Internet and Web browsers, alliances with cable and telephone companies, competition from Microsoft and other companies, and CD-ROM technology. A sidebar includes an interview with CompuServe's Barry F. Berkov. (JKP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cable Television, Competition, Information Networks
Multimedia Monitor, 1995
Reviews opportunities and market strategies for doing business on the Internet for businesses and customers in the information industry, and discusses uses of the Internet in the library and education field. Topics include: merchandising online electronic publishing; book sales; newspaper and periodical publishing; and selling products, computer…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Software, Education, Electronic Publishing
Orenstein, Ruth M. – Database, 1993
Updates an October 1987 article on full-text databases. Comparisons of numbers of titles online, types of full-text files, currency, multipart articles, selection criteria, completeness, and editorial policies demonstrates much improvement but shows many companies still do not include every article. A chart lists 13 full-text features of 10…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Electronic Publishing, Evaluation Criteria
Combs, Richard; Moorhead, John – Database, 1990
Defines and discusses competitive intelligence for business decision making and suggests the use of online databases to start looking for relevant information. The best databases to use are described, designing the search strategy is explained, reviewing and editing results are discussed, and the presentation of results is considered. (LRW)
Descriptors: Database Producers, Databases, Decision Making, Editing
Online Libraries and Microcomputers, 1999
Presents guidelines developed by the ICOLC (International Coalition of Library Consortia) regarding vendor contracts and negotiations that involve electronic information resources. Highlights include content issues, including HTML, use of printers, and use of multimedia; and platform issues, including system architecture, access control, security…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Printers, Computer Security, Consortia
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T.H.E. Journal, 2000
Reviews online materials and educational resources, including: interactive scientific and space phenomena; program to help older learners; tutor service; test-preparation materials; interactive aquarium lesson plans; digital media archive package; academic support service for college students; security and administration software; network…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Resources, Educational Technology, Elementary Secondary Education
Junion-Metz, Gail – School Library Journal, 1996
Presents a guide for school librarians to the terminology involving different types of Internet connections. Highlights include determining how the Internet will be used; organizations that offer free access; commercial online services; Internet access providers; dial-up versus dedicated connections; costs; and hardware and software…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Costs
Howell, Karen – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 2000
Discusses trends in distance education in higher education, describes the changing profile in the growth of Web-based delivery of courses, and compares two leading software suppliers for Web-based courseware: WebCT and Blackboard CourseInfo. Considers the transition from face-to-face to online instruction, library instruction, and mid-course…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Course Evaluation, Delivery Systems
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