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Jarvis, William E. – Database, 1985
Discusses the integration of subject pathfinders into online public access catalogs (OPAC) through following features: within the OPAC, offline user guide manuals, remotely printed upon user request, or online as saved searches displayed in help screen format. Excerpts of a pathfinder display for biotechnology are presented. Four sources are…
Descriptors: Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs, Library Guides
Settel, Barbara; Cochrane,Pauline A. – Database, 1982
Presents findings of project aimed at improving subject access in online library catalogs by generating records with augmented subject descriptions, termed BOOKS records, and comparing them with MARC records. Procedures involved in the selection of subject descriptions to generate a BOOKS record are described and illustrated. Six references cited.…
Descriptors: Books, Comparative Analysis, Indexing, Information Retrieval
Klugman, Simone – Database, 1982
The current status of MELVYL, the University of California's prototype online catalog, is described in a hypothetical conversation between the catalog and several users. Examples illustrate features of the two search modes available for this patron-accessed system: COMMAND for the novice, and the more sophisticated LOOKUP. (RBF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Instruction
Holmquist, Lennart Johan – Database, 1984
Describes use of PFS: File, a database management program for microcomputers that can be effectively utilized in periodical management, at the Apple Computer Library. The menu, format of the forms, checking in periodicals and listing missing issues, updating, reports, the periodical catalog, and helpful information are highlighted. Examples are…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Library Automation
DeBardeleben, Marian Z.; And Others – Database, 1983
Outlines a database constructed at Philip Morris Research Center Library which encompasses holdings and circulation and acquisitions records for all items in the library. Host computer (DECSYSTEM-2060), software (BASIC), database design, search methodology, cataloging, and accessibility are noted; sample search, circ-in profile, end user profiles,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Networks
Clinton, Marshall – Database, 1982
Presents the background, database, user instructions, design criteria, hardware, and commands of the online catalog system at the University of New Brunswick (Canada) library, as well as self-instructional features of the system. Evaluation of systems use and potential applications are discussed, and sample displays are provided. (RBF)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
