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Peer reviewedBourne, Donna E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
The increase in end-user searching, the advantages and limitations of front ends, and the role of the librarian in end-user searching are discussed. It is argued that librarians need to recognize that front ends can be of benefit to themselves and patrons, and to assume the role of advisors and educators for end-users. (37 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Gateway Systems, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedDetemple, Wendelin – Online Review, 1989
Discusses expected future developments in full text databases (FTDs) in three main areas: host-based menu-driven systems; menu and front end interfaces on gateway and mailbox services; and microcomputer or front end computer-based systems which already have good retrieval interactions and input output processing features. (24 references)…
Descriptors: Electronic Mail, Expert Systems, Full Text Databases, Futures (of Society)
Ardis, Susan B. – Online, 1990
Describes the development of an expert system for online patent searching that uses menu driven software to interpret the user's knowledge level and the general nature of the search problem. The discussion covers the rationale for developing such a system, current system functions, cost effectiveness, user reactions, and plans for future…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedScott, Peter – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Briefly describes online library catalogs and other types of Internet resources accessible through HYTELNET, a hypertext browser. Instructions for obtaining the software and five sample screens are included, and the system updating process is explained. (Contains two references.) (NRP)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Gateway Systems
Peer reviewedBlake, Paul – Online Review, 1992
Describes the MenUSE (Menu-based User Search Engine) retrieval system for multilingual database searching and reviews the status of other similar projects funded by the European Communities Commission. A Japanese-English version of MenUSE is explained, including its use of HyperCard software. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Computer System Design, English
Peer reviewedStanton, Deidre E.; Hooper, Todd – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1992
Describes and evaluates LIBS Internet Access Software (also called Sonoma Software), which offers automatic Telnet connection to remote library catalogs, databases, information services, campuswide information services, and other wide-area information access tools. Instructions for obtaining and installing the software are given, and a comparison…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems
Peer reviewedSmith, Philip J.; Tiefel, Virginia – RSR Reference Services Review, 1992
Describes The Gateway, a computerized library system for undergraduate students that integrates access to multiple sources of information and provides embedded training on their use. A discussion of the general interface design principles is followed by the results of a preliminary evaluative study. Numerous sample screens illustrate the text. (13…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Style, College Libraries, Computer System Design
