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Retrieval Interfaces for CD-ROM Bibliographic Databases.

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Beheshti, Jamshid – CD-ROM Professional, 1991

The retrieval interfaces of six CD-ROM databases are examined to demonstrate their differences and similarities. An alternative interface is suggested which offers users a choice between a menu driven system and the Common Command Language, a proposed standard. (12 references) (EAM)

Descriptors: Computer Software Evaluation, Menu Driven Software, Online Searching, Online Vendors

Toward More Critical Reviewing and Analysis of CD-ROM User Software Interfaces.

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Zink, Steven D. – CD-ROM Professional, 1991

Criticizes reviews of library CD-ROM products as being uncritical of the user interface and advocates a more rigorous evaluation, not only to aid potential buyers, but as a way to influence manufacturers. Congressional Information Services' Masterfile 2 is evaluated in the context of Heckel's "Principles of Friendly Software Design." (24…

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews