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Design	2
Information Networks	2
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Operations Research	2
Computer Oriented Programs	1
Directories	1
Graphs	1
Information Centers	1
Library Networks	1
Referral	1

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Kochen, Manfred	1
Korfhage, Robert R.	1

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Graph Models for Library Information Networks

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Korfhage, Robert R.; And Others – Library Quarterly, 1972

The design and study of library information networks are enhanced by the use of the concepts which have been developed by graph theorists. This paper proposes a general network structure which is a good model for a wide variety of library and other information networks. (4 references) (Author/NH)

Descriptors: Design, Graphs, Information Networks, Library Networks

Directory Design for Networks of Information and Referral Centers

Peer reviewed

Kochen, Manfred – Library Quarterly, 1972

A model is presented which indicates the increase in use of information referral centers to be expected for a given level of service. Another model analyzes a directory to a data base and introduces the concept of zoomability" as a means for improving directory performance. (29 references) (Author/NH)

Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Design, Directories, Information Centers