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Goh, A.; Hui, S. C. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1996
Describes how TES, a text extraction system, is able to electronically retrieve a set of sentences from a document to form an indicative abstract. Discusses various text abstraction techniques and related work in the area, provides an overview of the TES system, and compares system results against manually produced abstracts. (LAM)
Descriptors: Abstracting, Abstracts, Automation, Comparative Analysis

Willcocks, Leslie; Mason, David – Employee Relations, 1987
Describes the problems brought on by a lengthy strike that occurred during a major computerization effort by Britain's Department of Health and Social Security. Implications for personnel officers are presented. (CH)
Descriptors: Automation, Computers, Labor Problems, Personnel Policy

Datta, Anindya; Viguier, Igor R. – Information Systems, 1997
In environments where the state of the system changes rapidly, such as stock trading, air traffic control, network management, and process control, databases have been proposed as the platform to develop automated control systems. Information in such systems consists of "updates," reporting on the state of the environment and…
Descriptors: Air Traffic Control, Algorithms, Automation, Database Management Systems

Monteith, Brian D. – Journal of Dental Education, 1991
Three principles of classification are stressed in the development of electronic dental patient records and clinical databases: (1) the classification must have a suitable organizing principle; (2) use must be made of standard terminology; and (3) there must be standard operational criteria. (DB)
Descriptors: Automation, Classification, Database Design, Dentistry
Kalthoff, Robert J. – Videodisc and Optical Disk, 1985
Reviews current technologies for electronic imaging and its recording and transmission, including digital recording, optical data disks, automated image-delivery micrographics, high-density-magnetic recording, and new developments in telecommunications and computers. The role of the document automation systems integrator, who will bring these…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Storage Devices, Design, Input Output Devices

Honhart, Frederick L. – Library Trends, 1988
Considers the effects of the new MARC AMC (Archival and Manuscripts Control) format when applied to a microcomputer-based local system for archival operations. Development of the MicroMARC:amc system at Michigan State University is described, and the implications of technological changes on such systems are discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Archives, Automation, Bibliographic Utilities

Steensland, M. C.; Soukup, K. M. – Electronic Library, 1986
The automation of online order retrieval for Chemical Abstracts Service Document Delivery Service was accomplished by shifting to an order retrieval/dispatch process linked to a Unix network. The Unix-based environment, its terminal emulation, page-break, and user-friendly interface software, and later enhancements are reviewed. Resultant increase…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Man Machine Systems

Ashford, John – Information Development, 1985
Proposals are made for practical approaches to the design of electronic office systems to provide for the effective storage and retrieval of the documents that they generate. Problems of records management and requirements to be met by the designer of an electronic office system are highlighted. Nineteen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Information Storage

Pistorius, J. M.; Smith, J. W. – Electronic Library, 1985
Describes development and implementation of microcomputer system for request handling, recordkeeping, and invoicing at the Centre for Scientific and Technical Information (CSTI) Document Delivery Service of the South African Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Unforeseen advantages of the system are reviewed, including electronic…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Information Networks
Rasband, H. Garth; And Others – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1986
A voice recognition, voice response registration system used at Brigham Young University is described. System design and implementation, system impact, staff adjustment, student responsibility, freedom and flexibility, system acceptance, and the future outlook are discussed. (MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Models
Ewart, R. W. – International Journal of Institutional Management in Higher Education, 1988
As new information technology options are made available, office automation systems are being introduced and along with campus networks, and management information service requirements are evolving. Eight common strategies found in 10 American institutions are reported. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, College Administration, Computer Networks, Data Processing
Little, Robert O.; Temares, M. Lewis – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1986
A seven-year long-range information systems plan at the University of Miami outlined 44 applications, most of which were to be installed in a database environment via prototyping with fourth-generation tools. The challenges that confront information systems managers are described. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, College Administration, Databases, Futures (of Society)
Department of Commerce, Washington, DC. – 1984
The first of two volumes, this document describes the planning process of a 5-year plan for meeting the telecommunications and automatic data processing (ADP) needs of the federal government, examines the planning efforts of several typical agencies, and explores issues involved in managing new technology as it evolves. For each agency,…
Descriptors: Automation, Data Processing, Federal Government, Information Science
St. John, Edward P. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1986
An overview of the options and opportunities postsecondary institutions should consider when developing plans for student aid automation is provided. The role of automation in the financial aid office, interfaces with institutional and external systems, alternative approaches to automation, and the need for an institutional strategy for automation…
Descriptors: Automation, College Administration, Data Processing, Financial Aid Applicants
Seim, Sandra K.; Stoneking, Cheryl A. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1981
In February 1980, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Lukes Medical Center in Chicago appointed a task force to study word processing/office automation and to make recommendations for acquisition, implementation, and administration. The group's working approach, findings, and conclusions are discussed. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, Centralization, Coordination, Data Processing
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