The Reference Expert: A Computerized Database Utilizing INMAGIC and a WORM Drive.

Butkovich, Nancy J.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ434806

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1991

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The Reference Expert: A Computerized Database Utilizing INMAGIC and a WORM Drive.

Butkovich, Nancy J.; And Others

Database, v14 n6 p35-38 Dec 1991

Describes the design and implementation of the Reference Expert, a database based on INMAGIC software which contains problem reference questions and answers for use by library reference desk staff. Topics discussed include staff response to the database and problems encountered in its development. A sidebar describes the use of WORM (Write-Once-Read-Many) technology for external storage of data. (three references) (DB)

Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases, Higher Education, Library Services, Online Systems, Optical Disks, Problem Solving, Reference Services

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Language: English

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