The design and development of MAPP - the family and economic well-being national database in PENpages

    Collection:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
    Contributers:
    Shaffer, Deborah L. (author / Computer Services, College of Agriculture, The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA)
    Format:
    Conference paper
    Publication Date:
    1990
    Published:
    USA
    Location:
    Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 93 Document Number: C06900
    Subject Term:
    computers, databases, extension, online systems, and rural sociology
    Notes:
    In: Zazueta, Fedro S., ed. Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Computers in Agricultural Extension Programs; January 31-February 1, 1990, Grosvenor Resort Hotel, Disney World Village, Lake Buenavista, FL. Gainesville, FL : Florida Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, [1990]. p. 137-143, Throughout United States subject matter specialists at universities are conducting research, making new discoveries, and compiling findings. The ability for specialists to share research conclusions contributes to the subject matter knowledge base. Penn State rural sociologist, Dr. James E. van Horn, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) extension program leaders, is compiling family life information into one location - a national database. MAPP - the Family Economic Well-Being National Database is housed in Penn State's information system, PENpages. This information base is used by Cooperative Extension professionals across America and has gained recognition as a vital resource for educational program development materials. (original)

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