COMPUTER-ASSISTED CAREER GUIDANCE:

COMPUTER-ASSISTED CAREER GUIDANCE:
C-LECT BIBLIOGRAPHY

James P. Sampson, Jr.

Debra S. Norris

Judy G. Diaz

Robert C. Reardon

July 25, 1998

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This bibliography, along with other bibliographies developed by the Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development, is intended to assist practitioners, researchers, policy makers, and system developers in identifying and locating sources of information on the design and use of computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) systems. The ultimate aim of this effort is to improve the availability and quality of career and educational services to children, adolescents, and adults. Bibliographies are available on General CACG Issues, CACG Ethical Issues, CACG Multicultural Issues, CACG Disability Issues, and CACG Research and Evaluation. Bibliographies are also available on specific collections of CACG systems, such as Career & College Quest, the Career Information System, CareerView, Career Visions, Choices, C-LECT, COIN Career Guidance System, DISCOVER, FOCUS II, the Guidance Information System, and SIGI PLUS.

The C-LECT bibliography contains references to the following computer-assisted career guidance systems:

Career Perspectives

C-LECT Jr.

MODULAR C-LECT

The reader is cautioned against making generalizations about the equivalence of different versions of a computer-assisted career guidance (CACG) system when substantial content and process changes have been made over time. Features that were or were not effective in one version of a CACG system may not be retained in revised versions. In situations where CACG system content or process changes have occurred, practitioners and researchers need to evaluate the issue of equivalency either through existing research, or at a minimum, by conducting a thorough comparison of system features.

This bibliography is organized as follows: Systems, Theoretical and Research Foundations, Evaluation and Research Reports, Program Descriptions, and Support Materials. Systems identifies current versions of C-LECT. Theoretical and Research Foundations includes the theory and research that has guided the development of C-LECT. Evaluation and Research Reports includes investigations of the impact of C-LECT in meeting the needs of various populations. Program Descriptions includes reports of the use of C-LECT within various organizations. Support Materials includes print-based and video-based materials for professionals and individual users that are designed to enhance the effectiveness of C-LECT.

The Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development does not provide copies of the original documents. To locate the original documents please refer to the appropriate journal, book, or sponsoring organization. Additional information on C-LECT may be obtained from: Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc., 66 Aurora Street, P.O. Box 1190, Moravia, NY 13118-1190, (800) 622-7284, 101565.1244@compuserv.com. General information on computer-based career information delivery systems may be obtained from the Association of Computer-Based Systems for Career Information, 6613 Benson Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306, (703) 768-6853 (voice), (703) 768-7585 (FAX), http://www.acsci.org, vaacsi@aol.com

Funding for computer-assisted career guidance bibliographies produced by the Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development is currently provided by the National Occupational Information Coordinating Committee and the Florida State University Career Center. Previous funding for the development of bibliographies was provided by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the Florida Department of Education Bureau for Career Development, and the Florida State University College of Education and Division of Student Affairs.

Systems

Career Perspectives [Computer software]. (1997). Moravia, NY: Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc.

C-LECT Jr. [Computer software]. (1992). Moravia, NY: Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc.

MODULAR C-LECT [Computer software]. (1997). Moravia, NY: Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc.

Theoretical and Research Foundations

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1994). Modular C-LECT counselor-administrator's guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Evaluation and Research Reports

Bloch, D. P., & Kinnison, J. F. (1989). A method for rating computer-based career information delivery systems. Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, 21, 177-87.

Heppner, M. J., & Johnston, J. A. (1985). Computerized career guidance and information systems: guidelines for selection. Journal of College Student Personnel, 26(2), 156-63.

Sampson, J. P., Jr., Reardon, R. C., Reed, C., Rudd, E., Lumsden, J., Epstein, S., Folsom, B., Herbert, S. M., Johnson, S., Simmons, A., Odell, J., Rush, D., Wright, L., Lenz, J. G., Peterson, G. W., & Greeno, B. P. (1998). A differential feature-cost analysis of seventeen computer-assisted career guidance systems: (technical report No. 10) (8th Ed.). Tallahassee, FL: Florida State University, Center for the Study of Technology in Counseling and Career Development.

Sampson, J. P., Jr., Reardon, R. C., Wilde, C. K., Norris, D. S., Peterson, G. W., Strausberger, S. J., Garis, J. W., Lenz, J. G., & Saunders, D. E. (1994). A comparison of the assessment components of fifteen computer-assisted career guidance systems. In J. T. Kapes, M. M. Mastie, & E. A. Whitfield (Eds.), A counselor's guide to career assessment instruments (3rd. Ed.) (pp. 373-379). Alexandria, VA: National Career Development Association.

Program Descriptions

Association of Computer-Based Systems for Career Information. (1994). 1994 directory of state-based career information systems. Alexandria, VA: ACSCI Administrative Office, National Career Development Association.

Beaumont, A. G., & Others. (1978). A model career counseling and placement program. Bethlehem, PA: College Placement Services, Inc. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 160 792)

English, T. W. (1977). A needs assessment for career planning and preparation in Connecticut, final report: A counselor's guide for comprehensive career guidance services. Washington, D.C.: Office of Education, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare. (ERIC Document Reproduction No. ED 147 514)

Support Materials

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1992). C-LECT jr instructor's guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1992). C-LECT jr student's workbook. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1992). Career profile guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1997). Career Perspectives user guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1997). Modular C-LECT occupational modules user guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1997). Modular C-LECT financial aid module user guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1997). Modular C-LECT vocational school module user guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1997). Modular C-LECT counselor-administrator's guide. Moravia, NY: Author.

Chronicle Guidance Publications, Inc. (1997). Modular C-LECT college module user guide. Moravia, NY: Author.