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Cortez, Edwin M. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Examines six steps inherent to development of in-house automated library system: (1) problem definition, (2) requirement specifications, (3) analysis of alternatives and solutions, (4, 5) design and implementation of hardware and software, and (6) evaluation. Practical method for comparing and weighting options is illustrated and explained. A…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Information Systems, Library Automation, Online Systems
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Venkatraman, N. – Journal of Management Information Systems, 1986
Derives three guidelines for management information systems (MIS) planning research by illustrating similarities between research streams of MIS planning and organizational strategic planning: recognition of MIS planning levels hierarchy and corresponding hierarchy in MIS planning benefits; specific attention to operationalization of constructs;…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Guidelines, Management Information Systems, Organizations (Groups)
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Craig, John E. – American Journal of Education, 1981
Reviews books considered to advance methodological and conceptual issues pertinent to comparative and historical educational research. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Development, Educational History, Educational Policy
Witt, Catherine L.; Wager, Walter – Educational Technology, 1994
Compares the analysis, design, development, and evaluation of electronic performance support tools and systems to a traditional instructional systems design model. Topics discussed include indeterminate outcomes; rapid prototyping; front end analysis; intervention strategies; sequencing; user control; media selection; formative evaluation; and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Formative Evaluation, Instructional Design, Learner Controlled Instruction
Webb, Terry D. – American Libraries, 1987
Comparison of the use in libraries of open systems--a configuration of software and hardware components from separate vendors linked by interfaces--and integrated systems considers selection of services; reliability; relationships with vendors; time needed to implement systems; and overall effectiveness of both approaches. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Library Automation, Man Machine Systems, Online Systems
Dills, Charles R.; Romiszowski, Alexander – 1990
This paper is intended to provide the instructional technologist already possessing some understanding of expert systems with some insight into two of the many steps involved in the design and production of such systems: knowledge acquisition and knowledge structuring or representation. It is also intended to help technologists to see how they…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Comparative Analysis, Educational Technology, Epistemology
Vaughan, Anthony, Comp. – 1987
Compiled for the benefit of library, archive, and information science schools for use in their information services and systems management courses, this reader is not meant to replace the already existing standard textbooks on this subject, but to provide a more international perspective than textbooks written with the information services of one…
Descriptors: Archives, Comparative Analysis, Curriculum Design, Developing Nations
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McAdams, Melinda – Interpersonal Computing and Technology, 1995
Summarizes the issues, debates, and decisions that helped to shape "The Washington Post's" online service, Digital Ink. Highlights include: differences between online and print versions of the newspaper, structure of the user interface, organization of information, content, searching and navigation, and advertising. (JKP)
Descriptors: Advertising, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Electronic Publishing
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Kinsella, Janet; Bryant, Philip – Library Trends, 1987
Reviews recent and current research and development projects in the United Kingdom dealing with online information systems. Main areas of research (systems design, impact on user behavior and organizational structure, ergonomics and bibliographic factors) and research techniques (features analysis, transaction log analysis, surveys and comparative…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Evaluation Methods