Computerized Management of Physical Plant Services.

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Title: Computerized Management of Physical Plant Services.
Language: English
Authors: Hawkey, Earl W., Kleinpeter, Joseph, Association of Physical Plant Administrators of Universities and Colleges, Washington, DC.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 187
Publication Date: 1983
Intended Audience: Administrators; Practitioners
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Programs, Computers, Educational Facilities, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Inventory, Fire Protection, Guides, Higher Education, Input Output Devices, Microcomputers, Recordkeeping, School Maintenance, Service Vehicles, Time Sharing
Geographic Terms: U.S.; District of Columbia
ISBN: 978-0-913359-00-6
Abstract: Outlining the major areas to be considered when deciding whether or not to computerize physical plant services in higher education institutions, the author points out the shortcomings of manual record keeping systems. He gives five factors to consider when deciding to computerize: (1) time and money, (2) extent of operation, (3) current and future workload, (4) institutional policy, and (5) the pros and cons involved. In part 1 the options for the physical plant manager to consider in computerizing are presented: the overall system design, the basic hardware decisions, the types of input and retrieval systems, and the software options. The author gives detailed explanations of hardware options and software design (and documentation) to be considered during the decision-making process. In part 2 a modular approach to implementation of sample programs is presented for six specific services of the physical plant department: facility maintenance, groundskeeping, housekeeping, fire safety, vehicle maintenance, and stores inventory. Appendixes list nearly 400 higher education physical plants that are computerized and offer a glossary of technical terms. (MD)
Journal Code: RIEAPR1984
Entry Date: 1984
Accession Number: ED236787
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