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Harmon, Paul; Pipe, Peter – Performance and Instruction, 1986
Describes design and presents examples of industrial use of small expert systems and guidelines for choosing problems which lend themselves to small tool solutions. Use of microcomputer facilitated decision tables to diagnose and categorize people, things, and issues is suggested, and development of three decision table formats is described. (MBR)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Decision Making, Design
Penniman, W. David – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Discussion of potential library applications for microcomputers focuses on effective software and professional system design practices and describes OCLC projects involving microcomputers to illustrate their use as a stand-alone unit, back-up system, interface device, and an enhancement mechanism. Additional sources of information on microcomputer…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Sources, Libraries, Library Automation
Starratt, Joseph; And Others – Library Administration & Management, 1990
Discusses the need for management information and decision support systems in libraries, and identifies inertia and confusion as the main contributors to the lack of successful implementations. An attempt to initiate a decision support system at the University of Nebraska at Omaha is described, and both problems encountered and benefits gained are…
Descriptors: Decision Making, Decision Support Systems, Library Administration, Library Personnel
Doszkocs, Tamas E.; Toliver, David – Canadian Journal of Information Science, 1987
The first of two papers discusses natural language searching as a user performance enhancement tool, focusing on artificial intelligence applications for information retrieval and problems with natural language processing. The second presents a conceptual framework for further development and future design of front ends to online bibliographic…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Bibliographic Databases, Information Retrieval, Lexicology
Flanders, Bruce – Wilson Library Bulletin, 1987
Description of the history of a statewide interlibrary loan and electronic mail telecommunications network highlights difficulties and reinforces the idea that off-the-shelf systems are preferable to in-house system development. Recommendations include: solicit expert technical advice (including review by an independent programmer); choose…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Interlibrary Loans, Library Automation, Library Networks
Vincent, A. T. – 1981
Designed primarily to enable blind students to more easily use the Open University's Student Computer Services, a project was implemented to generate computer programs (in BASIC) for a limited configuration microcomputer with synthetic speech as the only output program. Three techniques can be identified with synthetic speech generation:…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Artificial Speech, Blindness, Computer Software
Paisley, William; Butler, Matilda – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Predictions for the future of optical disk technology are based on three phases of development: feasibility testing; use as a replacement technology for older technologies; and the introduction of new applications not possible in older technologies. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Posey, Edwin D. – 1984
A major factor in the amazing success of the microcomputer is its inherent ability to free the user from dependence on a large central computing facility with its attendant frustrations. Almost from the beginning, however, there has been pressure to integrate the micro with a more powerful host facility. There are both technical and political…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Case Studies, Centralization, Computer Oriented Programs
Borgman, Christine L. – Videodisc/Videotext, 1982
Provides a brief overview of videotex systems currently in operation and discusses an analysis of those systems in which the various features of the videotex user-system interface were identified. System design considerations for videotex are outlined and the results of the feature analysis of existing systems are presented in three figures.…
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Boon, J. A.; Pienaar, H. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1989
Identifies the optimal goal of knowledge workstations as the harmony of technology and human decision-making behaviors. Two types of decision-making processes are described and the application of each type to experimental and/or operational situations is discussed. Suggestions for technical solutions to machine-user interfaces are then offered.…
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Decision Making, Information Scientists, Information Technology
Moskowitz, Mickey – School Library Media Quarterly, 1982
Describes a systems development process to organize and report the data needed to prepare a microcomputer program for evaluating library instruction programs in high school libraries and media centers. A flow chart illustrating the sample program and seven references are included. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Flow Charts, Learning Resources Centers, Library Instruction

Chow, Wing S. – Information Development, 1992
Describes a microcomputer-based microfilm management system that has been developed in a medium-sized manufacturing firm's library in Hong Kong. The system configuration is explained, a design and selection plan for a microfilm format is discussed, a selection plan for hardware is described, and an indexing system is explained. (nine references)…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Decision Support Systems, Foreign Countries, Indexing

Burton, Paul – Electronic Library, 1987
Discusses the need for careful systems analysis and design in the implementation of microcomputer based information systems. Checklists of system requirements and a bibliography of relevant journals, printed, and online sources are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Information Centers, Information Services, Information Systems
Gibson, Larry M. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Describes capabilities and advantages of spreadsheet software, including its ability to perform "what-if" analysis quickly and easily. Also noted are additional advantages; applications, including use in the library environment; history and development; new-generation spreadsheets; and enhanced packaging in the near future. A spreadsheet…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Display Systems, Glossaries
Matthews, Joseph R. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Defines in general terms the nature of computers, describes the various types of computers, discusses the characteristics and applications of the types of computers mentioned, reviews some basic facts about computer technology and computer hardware, and outlines a set of options for libraries considering acquiring a computer system. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices, Computers
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