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Wilson, Brent G.; And Others – Performance and Instruction, 1988
Describes criteria for discriminating between appropriate and inappropriate problems for expert system solutions, and presents several examples of problem analysis. (CLB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems, Problem Solving, Selection
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Edmonds, Ernest – Information Processing and Management, 1987
Describes significant attributes of expert systems, contrasts them to conventional computer systems, and provides an overview of the R1 expert system used by Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) to put together operational systems that meet customers' requirements. Document handling, particularly pictures and images in documents, is also briefly…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computers, Documentation, Expert Systems
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Richardson, John, Jr. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Outlines an explicit research agenda to address the development of expert systems for reference services. The discussion specifically addresses system testing, describes what has been done, evaluates existing systems, identifies work in progress, and raises seven critical questions in this area. (58 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems, Heuristics, Programing Languages
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Moser, Jorge; Christoph, Richard – Information Processing and Management, 1987
This description of the development of expert systems designed to solve management problems focuses on the issue of corporate divestment as an example. Software needs are discussed, and an example of a management expert system for divestment analysis at James Madison University is briefly described. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Decision Making, Expert Systems, Investment
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De Jong, Ton; And Others – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Describes a project aimed at developing a system to support managers of business software projects by incorporating knowledge acquisition and emphasizing the integration of the manager's tasks. The discussion covers the knowledge acquisition methodology, the architecture of an integrated system, and an overview of project management tasks. (15…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Data Processing
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Sowell, Steven L. – Special Libraries, 1989
Provides overviews of expert systems and library material selection, and describes six steps in the process of the development of the Monograph Selection Advisor, a demonstration prototype expert system that provides advice on monograph selection decisions. (17 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Expert Systems, Higher Education
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Endres-Niggemeyer, Brigitte; And Others – Information Processing & Management, 1995
Examines four working steps from an empirical model where an expert abstractor discovers what a paper is about and drafts a topic sentence; a simulation system is developed using this model. Discusses knowledge processing activities of professional summarizing. Results indicate that a small simulation model of professional summarizing is feasible.…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Cognitive Processes, Computer Simulation, Data Processing
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Maybury, Mark T. – Information Processing and Management, 1989
Describes a computational model of the human process of generating text. The system design and generation process are discussed with particular attention to domain independence and cross language portability. The results of system tests are presented, the generator is evaluated with respect to current generators, and future directions are…
Descriptors: Computational Linguistics, Computer System Design, Discourse Analysis, Evaluation Criteria
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Bruandet, Marie-France – Information Processing and Management, 1989
Outlines an approach to the automatic construction of a knowledge base resulting in a system that is able in each phase of its construction to acquire domain knowledge from all new information that it is building, particularly index terms. Topics covered include production rules, the use of semantic networks, and user interfaces. (32 references)…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Classification, Expert Systems, Information Retrieval
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O'Neill, Margaret; Morris, Anne – Electronic Library, 1989
Describes a survey of expert system producers that examined the number, nature, and scope of expert systems in Great Britain; methodologies used in their development; and the background and skills of those working in this area. The potential for library and information science professionals to become involved in expert system development is then…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Employment Opportunities, Employment Qualifications, Expert Systems
Orwig, Gary W.; And Others – Interactive Learning International, 1992
Discussion of the development of an expert system that will serve as the primary advisor for individual course sequencing in a graduate program focuses on the characteristics and selection of an expert system shell (i.e., software that facilitates expert system development). Advantages, disadvantages, and prices of several commercial products are…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Authoring Aids (Programing), Case Studies, Computer Software
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Morris, Anne; O'Neill, Margaret – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Based on the literature and interviews with personnel in the United Kingdom, this article identifies possible roles for information professionals in the design and development of expert systems. The need for training in expert systems, communications with computer scientists, and improved recognition of the information science profession are…
Descriptors: Developed Nations, Educational Needs, Employment Potential, Expert Systems
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Bailey, Charles W., Jr. – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Surveys four possible types of multimedia computer systems: hypermedia, multimedia database, multimedia message, and virtual reality systems. The potential use of multimedia computer systems as public access systems in libraries is discussed, including fiscal, legal, organizational, standardization, and technological challenges that would have to…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Expert Systems, Hypermedia
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Roysdon, Christine, Ed.; White, Howard D., Ed. – Reference Librarian, 1989
Eleven articles introduce expert systems applications in library and information science, and present design and implementation issues of system development for reference services. Topics covered include knowledge based systems, prototype development, the use of artificial intelligence to remedy current system inadequacies, and an expert system to…
Descriptors: Databases, Expert Systems, Library Automation, Library Services
Gaines, Brian R.; Vickers, Joan N. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1988
Reviews the background, concepts, and role of hypermedia systems and analyzes essential, expected, and desirable features of hypermedia in order to provide a basis for system design and evaluation. Four hypermedium shells and systems are described, and approaches to user interface problems are discussed. (48 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Design Requirements, Evaluation Criteria, Expert Systems
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