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METAMARC: An Extension of the MARC Format.
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Hinnebusch, Mark – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
A hierarchical extension to the American National Standard for Bibliographic Information Interchange on Magnetic Tape is defined and described. The accommodation of the extension within the existing standard is discussed, modifications to the existing standard are proposed, and applications of the hierarchical format are presented. (21 references)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Data Processing, Database Design
The Use of SQL and Second Generation Database Management Systems for Data Processing and Information Retrieval in Libraries.
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Leigh, William; Paz, Noemi – Information Technology and Libraries, 1989
Describes Structured Query Language (SQL), the result of an American National Standards Institute effort to standardize language used to query computer databases and a common element in second generation database management systems. The discussion covers implementations of SQL, associated products, and techniques for its use in online catalogs,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing, Database Management Systems
Entry of Local Data on OCLC: The Options and Their Impact on the Processing of Archival Tapes.
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Reynolds, Dennis – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Reports a survey conducted by the Bibliographical Center for Research to determine the extent of variations for entering local data on the part of BCR OCLC libraries. The results are presented along with a discussion of alternative practices and their impact on the processing of OCLC tapes. References are included. (Author/RAA)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Storage Devices, Data Processing, Databases
RLIN Product Batch: Fundamental Design Concepts.
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Crawford, Walt – Information Technology and Libraries, 1984
Considers fundamental decisions that shaped the output products of Research Libraries Information Network. Product Batch was designed using single data definition (RMARC) combined with standard PL/I, modular programing techniques, program documentation. Choice of software and programing languages, other design aspects (accountability, count…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Data Processing, Databases, Information Systems
Managing Online Search Statistics with dBASE III Plus.
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Speer, Susan C. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a computer program designed to manage statistics about online searches which reports the number of searches by vendor, purpose, and librarian; calculates charges to departments and individuals; and prints monthly invoices to users with standing accounts. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Collection, Data Processing, Database Management Systems
SORT-AID with RANK: Search Postprocessing Tools for Automating the Determination of Citation Relevance.
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Leigh, William; Paz, Noemi – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Reports on the design and use of a computer system designed to assist online database searchers in determining the relevance of downloaded abstracts. The system, which runs on a personal computer, includes aids for individual review of abstracts and semiautomatic determination of relevance; prospects for fully automatic use are discussed. (CDD)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Data Processing
Measuring the Performance of a Merging Algorithm: Mismatches, Missed-Matches, and Overlap in Israel's Union List.
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Meir, Daniel D.; Lazinger, Susan S. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Reports on a survey measuring the performance of a merging algorithm used to generate the now-defunct ULM (Union List of Monographs) file for ALEPH, Israel's research library network. Discusses automatic detection and merging of duplicate bibliographic records, problems created by lack of a standard for Hebrew spelling, and methods for measuring…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Data Processing