ORIGINS—Evaluation of a Statewide Electronic Database to Aid Community Developers

Autor: Heather Hoff-Hisey, Michael D. Woods, Harley Lingerfelt, Jeff Wallace, Robert Dauffenbach
Rok vydání: 1995
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Zdroj: Journal of the Community Development Society. 26:240-251
ISSN: 0010-3829
DOI: 10.1080/15575339509489862
Popis: Strategic planning is an important aspect of community development, and data are integral tostrategic planning. ORIGINS&Oklahoma Resources Integration General Information Network System is an electronic database which contains economic, social, and demographic data which can be used by community leaders, educators, businesses, government agencies, and decision makers.The ORIGINS system relies heavily on computer technology, especially in the area of information transfer, to aid decision makers by providing a comprehensive data source. The data are centrally located, continually maintained and updated, easily accessible to anyone with a personal computer and a modem. ORIGINS is a cooperative effort of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, Oklahoma University, and Oklahoma State University Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. ORIGINS is constantly evolving to meet the changing and growing needs of users.Training is an ongoing part of the ORIGINS efforts. Evaluation and monitoring of ORIGINS are important ...
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