The Certificate in Data Education (Basic) examination is designed to certify that successful candidates are academically proficient in those principles and concepts of automation, computing, and data processing (including social and user implications) which are usually taught in basic introductory courses at the college or university level. (CK)

Describes how a school district utilizes a computerized accounting program offered by a private corporation. (JF)

Guidelines for administering educational data processing facilities. (RA)

Papers presented on file management systems at the annual meeting of the American Society for Information Science, October 3, 1969. (Editor)

The nature, scope, and potential of electronic data processing are discussed as significant factors in the changing function and role of accountants. Decision making, not bookkeeping, is emerging as a realm of professional activity. (CH)

An Outline for teaching the key punch by theory or by simulation - using commercially marketed electric typewriters, modified typewriters, or key punch trainers. (CH)

Discusses the rapid increases in data processing technology and the problems they pose for data processing teachers. Suggests that graduate courses may be needed to keep course content current. (JOW)

Describes the use of word processors for catalog card production, bulletin production, printouts of technical service data, and specialized bibliography printouts in the Energy Economics Group of Arthur D. Little, Inc. (FM)

Since future mail will be read by computerized optical character readers (OCRs), students should be prepared for the transition to mechanization by teaching them the address format and design recommended by the U.S. Postal Service. Examples are provided. (TA)

Describes one agency's experience in developing a computerized information system. Problems encountered and their solutions are discussed. (MS)

The papers and discussions of the 1975 Pacific Region meeting of the Association for Computing Machinery are presented. Topics included (1) the current and emerging state of the art in data management software and hardware, (2) relational systems with particular attention to new developments in systems for relational data bases, (3) advances in…

The 1998 High School Transcript Study (HSTS) provides the U.S. Department of Education and other policymakers about current course offerings and students' course taking patterns. In 1998 the nationally representative sample for the HSTS included 25,422 students graduating in 1994 from 264 high schools. Approximately 94% of the sampled students…