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By Dianne Lewis

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

In previous issues this year we have discussed ways of accessing information electronically and of networking to share information. In this final issue for 1992 we return to these themes with an example of an innovative experiment in CD-ROM networking between a cluster of schools, and the use of el

A CD-ROM Network: NRCCLG Information Access Program

By Mary Connellan

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

The Northern Region Catholic Colleges Library Group is a well established network of schools that has been operating for over 12 years. We now have 27 secondary schools in our group and meet twice or three times a term. Our meetings provide a venue for the sharing of information, ideas and resour

What is an Electronic Bulletin Board?

By Katrina Kolt

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

A bulletin board system (BBS) is a computer network that allows users to communicate with each other electronically, and share data. The linking of computers can be achieved by many means. These include dedicated cables, satellite links, telephone lines and other forms of electronic communication

Using a Remote Data Base in the classroom

By Roland Gesthuizen

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

After visiting Angle Park computer centre in South Australia I was impressed by the variety of information that the NEXUS database had. Particularly SAGE (CSIRO general news information) and AAP newspaper reports. Back at our school, we were able to get an account for $100 that would let us explore

Using Bulletin Boards in a Primary School

By Allan Garbutt

Issue 4, Term 4 1992

The idea of a 'Global Village" in an informational sense is with us. Our world is changing at a rapid pace. Educators of even young children have not just the opportunity but an obligation to take part in this world-wide development. At Yarra Valley Anglican School, we have been involved, in vary

From the Executive Director

By David Francis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Our readers are advised that further to an article on SCIS in Vol 6 No 3 of ACCESS, we have accepted their invitation to provide a contribution to the journal. As we consider CONNECTIONS to be our major communication with

Networking with Periodicals

By Catherine Ryan

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Networking sounds like such a good idea, but in reality, we know that most of our experiences of networking land up being a sharing of ideas and a return to the limitations of our own collections or the maintenance of inter-library loans which can be a job of its own. This is not the experience o

In this Issue

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

So far, in Connections, articles have discussed CD-ROM and on-line services. In this issue, the topic of document delivery is addressed. Once students have used the technological tools to gain access to this largely bibliographical data, how do they actually acquire the full text? An article by Cat

CD-ROM Reviews

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

AUSTLIT is produced by INFORMIT in association with the Australian Defence Force Academy ( ADFA). Like AUSTGUIDE and the other INFORMIT discs, AUSTLIT operates on the KAware software. Students find this software very easy to operate particularly as the earch commands are constant from one INFORMI

Staff Profile

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Lance Deveson: Senior Information Officer. Lance started his teaching career as a classroom teacher then furthered his qualifications with study in teacher librarianship and computing. He worked in city and country schools in Victoria for 15 years before becoming a Library Consultant i

Letters to the Editor

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Q. IN THE PREVIOUS EDITION OF "CONNECTIONS" YOU ADVISE THAT THE MOST APPROPRIATE BAUD RATE TO ACCESS AN ONLINE DATABASE IS 2400 BAUD SO WHY THEN IS FULL ACCESS TOSCIS ONLY AVAILABLE AT 1200 OR 300 BAUD RATE? A. Schools are able to access the SCIS database at 2400 Baud rate via AUSTPAC. For countr

New Software and Communications

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 3, Term 3 1992

Curriculum Corporation has commenced the search to replace the current software system onto which the SCIS database is mounted. This software will include a number of new features including AUSTPAC access. Schools considering investigating an AUSTPAC licence should wait until Curriculum Corporati

In This Issue

By Dianne Lewis

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

In this issue of Connections we continue to explore the technological themes raised in the first issue. Articles include on-line services for school libraries and an exploration of an innovative use of networked CD-ROMs by Andrew Perry at Vermont Primary School. Other articles include: all you ever

On-Line Services for School Libraries

By Lance Deveson, Beverly Pianta

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

On-line - What is it? An on-line service will allow you, your teachers and students to connect via personal computer and telephone line to the world. For moderate charges you can access newspaper databases and download full-text articles, or access bibliographic databases. What are the hardware

How does the information get onto the SCIS database?

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

Have you ever wondered how the records magically materialise onto the SCIS database? There are actually nine cataloguing agencies throughout Australia inputting data. Agencies currently exist in South Australia, Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, Tasm

National Catholic Education Commission

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

Since October 1990 the National Catholic Education Commission has employed a cataloguer to catalogue religious education (RE) materials for entry to the SCIS database. In the first year of operation, 1,000 records were added to the SCIS database. Any Catholic school or institution within Australi

Primary School application of CD-ROM

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

Andrew Perry, well-known as the editor of Access, is the teacher- librarian at Vermont Primary School in Victoria. The school was named this year as an Apple Technology Site. To support the curriculum initiatives taking place at the school, a computerised information network (lnfonet) has been de

Cessation of CIN

By Warren Brewer

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

The Australian Curriculum Information Network and its related subsets (Australian Studies, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Environmental Studies, National Curriculum Software Review and Asian Studies) will cease operation as from 30 June next. ACIN has had a short and somewhat uncertain histo

How do I add a message to the Bulletin Board?

By Schools Catalogue Information Service (SCIS)

Issue 2, Term 2 1992

ALL DIAL-UP users now have access to the Bulletin Board and Mail facilities on the SCIS Database. They differ in their use in that Bulletin Board gives a User the opportunity to leave a message on the System for ALL users to read i.e. Something to sell or In need of some information. Mail allow

Content is King, but Content Management Rules

By Colin Bell

Issue 35, Term 4 2000

Whether you've heard of it referred to as Intranet management, knowledge management, content management, or document management, this all-pervasive technology of the 21st century is rapidly transforming the way our schools apply information technology to enhance the quality of teaching and learnin