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Peer reviewedBills, Linda; Helgerson, Linda – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Compares database characteristics, access, display, editing, new records, hard copy products, hardware, and price of CD-ROM catalog production products from seven vendors: Gaylord Information Systems; General Research Corporation; The Library Corporation; OCLC; Solinet; Utlas; and the Western Library Network. (MES)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design, Databases, Guidelines
Peer reviewedDrabenstott, Karen M. – Library Hi Tech, 1996
A study was conducted that used transaction logs to identify the characteristics of the most complex or problematic user queries. Enhancements are recommended in the design of online catalogs that use search trees to control system responses and to determine appropriate subject-searching terminology and technique. Contains 21 references and 12…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Library Catalogs, Online Catalogs
Peer reviewedDenenberg, Ray – Library Hi Tech, 1990
Describes the layered model of Open Systems Interconnection (OSI); summarizes the three upper and lower layers; and discusses data communications standards associated with specific layers. Architectural concepts are explored, including hierarchy and abstraction, levels of dialogue, internetworking, and end-to-end communication. OSI is compared…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Information Networks, Information Systems
Peer reviewedMartin, Ron G. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Describes guidelines for an online public access catalog (OPAC) workstation that will support the terminal, printer, and other peripherals. Workstation dimensions, lighting, wire management, printer and paper, acoustical treatment, seating, storage for books and coats, wastebasket, and interior decoration are addressed. Flexibility and simplicity…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Peripherals, Computer System Design, Design Requirements
Peer reviewedWalker, Geraldene; Atkinson, Steven D. – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Describes a study that investigated subject retrieval in a group of humanities databases. Scatter by subject field and type of search term is discussed, the effectiveness of natural language and of controlled vocabulary are compared, and implications for system designers concerned with end-user searches in the humanities are suggested. (37…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer System Design, Databases, Graphs
Peer reviewedPrice-Wilkin, John; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1991
Discussion of text files and textual analysis in humanities research focuses on the results of two surveys of Research Libraries Group (RLG) academic libraries which was conducted to identify the systems used to support text files. Description of a system at the University of Michigan includes examples of screen formats, and seven sidebars…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design
