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| Drexel Library Quarterly | 6 |
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| Fallis, Margaret Giles | 1 |
| Fenichel, Carol Hansen | 1 |
| Halperin, Michael | 1 |
| Leatherbury, Maurice C. | 1 |
| Soergel, Dagobert | 1 |
| Strazdon, Maureen E. | 1 |
| Townley, Charles T. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Guides - General | 1 |
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Soergel, Dagobert – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
This discussion of the general principles of structure and construction of numeric databases introduces the concept of data points, their relationship to each other, and their storage in a nonredundant way. The collection of numeric data and their integration into the database structure are explained. Eight references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Classification, Data Collection, Data Processing, Databases
Strazdon, Maureen E. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes VisiCalc, a programmed package for use with the Apple II microcomputer and discusses the use of this program for two library tasks--statistical analysis and budgeting. System features are described in the context of these applications and six tables illustrating system output are appended. Additional resources are listed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs
Halperin, Michael – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, TPL is a flexible natural language computer package that can be used to simplify the preparation of tables of data for annual library reports. Data on interlibrary loan transactions are used to construct sample tables illustrating program features. Two references are listed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Townley, Charles T. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes and illustrates Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) procedures appropriate for book collection data analysis. Several different procedures for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis are discussed, and applications of procedures for book collection studies are presented. Included are 24 tables illustrating output…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Fenichel, Carol Hansen; Fallis, Margaret Giles – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
This description of the reference services available at the Joseph W. England Library, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science, Pennsylvania, discusses users and types of requests and focuses on the referral service utilizing faculty consultants. Sample referral questions and guidelines for referral are noted. Eight references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Information Networks, Information Sources, Information Systems
Leatherbury, Maurice C. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
This paper describes seven commercially available microcomputer serials systems in terms of the following functions: cataloging/title entry, searching, check-in, claims, routing, bindery control, duplicates control, financial control, ordering, subscription renewal/payment, vendor records, reports, technical descriptions, costs, and number of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Systems
