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Peer reviewedRawnsley, L. Scott – Legal Reference Services Quarterly, 1986
Describes the INFOTRAC and LEGALTRAC systems, which provide general and legal bibliographic databases stored on videodisk and accessed by microcomputer. The discussion of the system includes performance of the various hardware components, the assembly process involved, and online searching experiences. (CLB)
Descriptors: Databases, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education, Indexes
Peer reviewedHirst, Donna L.; And Others – Legal Reference Services Quarterly, 1986
Compares OCLC, WLN, and RLIN in terms of the composition of the databases, indexes and searching, special uses for public services, costs, and documentation. Selected bibliographies of general public service uses and interlibrary loan applications are provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Peer reviewedMellinger, Michael J. – Library Hi Tech, 1987
This detailed description of a fully integrated, turnkey library system includes a complete profile of the system (functions, operational characteristics, hardware, operating system, minimum memory and pricing); history of the technologies involved; and descriptions of customer services and availability. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software Reviews, Databases, Indexes, Information Systems
Download full textRholes, Julia M.; Caldwell-Wood, Naomi – 1987
This study conducted at Texas A&M University compares two types of training approaches using ERIC SilverPlatter (ERIC SP). Education students received either: (1) a one hour training session on basic search commands and strategies, or (2) a four page instructional handout that described basic search commands, Boolean logic, and special…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Literacy, Education Majors, Evaluation Criteria
