Author: Cok, Mary Van Someren; Bromelkamp, Henry A.; Thurston, Ellen; and Wolf, Thomas

Publication Year: 1980

Media Type: Book

Summary:

Abstract:

CONTENTS: ﾝPreface; Introduction - The National Information Systems Project (NAISP): Background; Goals; Structure; Methodology; Accomplishments; The future.
Part 1. Chapter 1. What are information systems?: What is a system?; What is an information system?; Manual information systems; Mechanical information systems; Conclusion.
2. Toward better management: Information systems in public arts agencies; The need for information; The need for improved information systems; Improving information systems; Conclusion.
3. Toward national compatibility: The National Standard for Arts Information Exchange; The need for compatibility; The systems; The system components; Compliance; Changing the National Standard; Conclusion.
4. Steps toward systems: Implementing the National Standard: Step 1. Determine output; 2. Determine input; 3. Design system; 4. Choose methods; 5. Test new system; 6. Document new system; 7. Train users; 8. Operate parallel systems;
9. Discontinue previous system.

Part 2. National Standard for Arts Information Exchange: Contents of the National Standard; Constituent list; Mailing list system; Grants management system; Arts resource directory systems. Programming notes.

Bibliography. Index. Reader's comment form.

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Categories: Technology and Innovation