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Fried, John B.; Kovacs, Gabor J. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
Defining a numeric database as a computer-readable collection of data predominantly numeric in nature, this article reviews techniques and technologies having a positive influence on the growth of numeric databases, such as videotex, mini- and microcomputers, artificial intelligence, improved software, telecommunications, and office automation.…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Slater, Jack – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes a program written in VS BASIC which was created for the online tabulation, summarization, and display of information on collection size for an academic library and compares its performance with that of SAS (Statistical Analysis System). Nine figures compare tables produced by the two systems, and two references are given. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs