NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Answerman, the Expert Information Specialist: An Expert System for Retrieval of Information from Library Reference Books.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Waters, Samuel T. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Describes the National Agricultural Library's microcomputer-based expert system, which is designed to help users obtain answers to simple reference questions. Building of the system and its linking to external programs and systems are explained, and building of a total information system is proposed. Samples of the program are provided. (CDD)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agriculture, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices
On the Preservation of Human- and Machine-Readable Records.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Mallinson, John C. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1988
Describes the findings of the Committee on Preservation of the National Archives and Record Service, which compared the effectiveness of machine readable records and microfilm as storage media for archives. Discussion of the disadvantages of machine readable records focuses primarily on the rapid changes in technology. (4 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Audiodisks, Audiotape Recordings
Web-based OPACs: Between Tradition and Innovation.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Moscoso, Purificacion; Ortiz-Repiso, Virginia – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Analyzes the change that Internet-based OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs) have represented to the structure, administration, and maintenance of the catalogs, retrieval systems, and user interfaces. Examines the structure of databases and traditional principles that have governed systems development. Discusses repercussions of the application…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Computer Interfaces, Computer System Design
Impacts of Public Access to the Internet through Pennsylvania Public Libraries.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Bertot, John Carlo; McClure, Charles R. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Presents an evaluation of the OnLine at PA Libraries (1996-97) Internet-based information services and resources project for Pennsylvania residents. The project provided a statewide demonstration to improve public library services; connect public libraries to the Internet; provide a range of new services and resources to their communities; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cooperative Programs, Global Approach, Information Networks
Evaluation of User Interface Design To Optimize Access to Library Databases for People Who Are Motor Impaired.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Edwards, Kirstie; Van Mele, Isabel; Verheust, Mieke; Spaepen, Arthur – Information Technology and Libraries, 1997
Three user interfaces to LIBIS, a library catalog accessible through the Internet, were evaluated for use by people who are motor impaired to identify how interface design influences the motor actions necessary to operate the system. Problems and recommendations related to simplicity, consistency, instinctiveness, interaction/feedback, and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Computer Software Evaluation