Information management: an introduction for smaller LHAs.

The writer discusses the types of computer software and hardware that should be considered by local housing authorities (LHAs), especially small LHAs, for use in their daily operations. He lists 12 categories of basic housing software applications and outlines the criteria to look for when choosing...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of Housing & Community Development Vol. 54; pp. 15 - 18
Main Author: Mooring, John
Format: Article
Published: National Association of Housing & Redevelopment March/April 1997
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Summary:The writer discusses the types of computer software and hardware that should be considered by local housing authorities (LHAs), especially small LHAs, for use in their daily operations. He lists 12 categories of basic housing software applications and outlines the criteria to look for when choosing software and hardware. He asserts that there is now adequate justification for the purchase of a small personal computer system by all LHAs. Furthermore, he gives advice to LHAs on what he identifies as the most difficult step for a small LHA trying to obtain an adequate PC system—the process of preparing an appropriate Request For Proposal for a system. Finally, he details the beneficial features of a computer system.