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Peer reviewedStein, Mark J.; Sheridan, Christine R. – Online Review, 1990
Examines problems encountered when setting up a hypertext link, called an identity link, for moving between bibliographic and full text databases. MEDLINE and CCML (Comprehensive Core Medical Library) are used as examples, BRS/SEARCH text retrieval software is explained, and problems with syntax are discussed. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Full Text Databases, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedRinderknecht, Deborah – RQ, 1991
Discusses the growth in nonbibliographic online databases and machine-readable data files (MRDF) that are accessed offline, and considers how libraries need to respond to the changing needs and expectations of researchers. Textual and numeric databases are described, and three possible levels of library service are outlined. (13 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Full Text Databases, Information Technology, Library Services
Peer reviewedMaron, M. E. – Information Processing and Management, 1988
Discusses the probabilistic nature of information retrieval, and describes a front end system designed to permit searchers to attach probabilistically interpreted weights to query terms, which could be adapted for conventional information retrieval systems without requiring radical changes in current indexing procedures. (37 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Design Requirements, Full Text Databases, Information Retrieval
Fidel, Raya – School Library Media Quarterly, 1989
Reviews the literature that examines new capabilities and new problems associated with online catalogs, online searching of bibliographic databases, indexing, full text retrieval, and expert systems. The need for research that focuses on individual needs and that adopts an integrated approach which views indexing and retrieval as interrelated…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Expert Systems, Full Text Databases, Indexing
Peer reviewedHearty, John A.; Rohrbaugh, Valerie K. – Online Review, 1989
Examines possible reasons for the slow adoption of full text primary literature online by users. Areas discussed include the lack of complete online files, competition with better known sources, isolation of full text files, and the slow adoption of online services in general. Possible future developments are discussed. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Peer reviewedGauch, Susan – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1992
Discusses the application of artificial intelligence to online information retrieval systems and describes several systems: (1) CANSEARCH, from MEDLINE; (2) Intelligent Interface for Information Retrieval (I3R); (3) Gausch's Query Reformulation; (4) Environmental Pollution Expert (EP-X); (5) PLEXUS (gardening); and (6) SCISOR (corporate…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Bibliographic Databases, Cancer, Computer Science
Wiley, Deborah Lynne – Database, 1994
Describes the changes scientific abstracting and indexing services are making to develop new production systems for a marketplace which is influenced by the information superhighway and the demand for information in an electronic format. Descriptions are included of computer system and data input changes implemented by several database producers…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Change Strategies, Database Design, Database Management Systems
