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Gorman, Michael – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Discusses ability of small computers to hold interface programs, to retrieve data from central source, to manipulate and present that data, and to engage in dialog with system user. An example of a feasible dialog between user and system which mediates and translates user's data into machine terms is highlighted. (EJS)
Descriptors: Information Systems, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Man Machine 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
Stirling, Keith H. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1984
Describes DIALTWIG, a program written in IBM PASCAL and operating on IBM Personal Computer, which is used to emulate features of DIALOG Retrieval System and reduce cost of online training. Structured search assignments are performed on information science database and database reporting student research at Brigham Young University. (4 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Course Evaluation, Databases, Higher Education
