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Peer reviewedSeiden, Peggy; Kibbey, Mark – Library Hi Tech, 1985
Discusses the characteristics of information retrieval software and examines several capabilities of two systems, SIRE and ZyINDEX--creating a database, indexing the database, maintaining the database, and searching the database. Each system's strengths and weaknesses in bibliographic record and full text applications are analyzed. A glossary is…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedHessler, David W. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Details distinction between digital and analog data, advantages of analog storage, and optical disc use to store analog data. Configuration and potential of three levels of laser disc systems are explained. Selection of display devices for use with laser disc systems and accessing audio data are addressed. (Continued in next issue.) (EJS)
Descriptors: Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Storage, Information Systems
Peer reviewedBrown, David J. – Library Hi Tech, 1984
The Faxon Company has developed a user-friendly, menu-driven database that includes all serial titles from every subject area announced within the past three years. Accessible by ASCII terminals and personal computers, INFOSERV is available through Telenet and provides a brief bibliographic description together with availability information for…
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Peer reviewedCampbell, Bonnie – Library Hi Tech, 1984
InfoQUEST is a microcomputer-based online public access catalog, designed for the small library handling file sizes up to 25,000 records. Based on the IBM-PC, or compatible machines, the system will accept downloading, in batch mode, of records from the library's file on the UTLAS Catalog Support System. (Author/EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Peer reviewedLutz, Marilyn – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes four major subsystems of OCLC's LS/2000, an integrated local library system which can be adapted to wide variety of library environments: multibranch circulation and online catalog searching; online cataloging and authority file maintenance; management report generation; and system set up parameters that translate local library policy…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems
Peer reviewedPisciotta, Henry; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Search Helper, a microcomputer software package marketed by Information Access Company to serve as a gateway to several of their databases, was selected as a system for introducing the Carnegie-Mellon University community to do-it-yourself database searching. Preliminary results of user survey indicate service to be extremely popular with library…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Display Systems, Higher Education
