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Peer reviewedRockman, Ilene F. – RQ, 1980
Includes an evaluation of turnkey circulation systems used to support online catalogs (Richard Boss), results of a survey to determine user attitudes toward online catalogs (Kenneth Dowlin), a description of Ohio State University's library control system (Susan Miller), and a profile of a user-designed subject retrieval system (Kaske and Sanders).…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedRugh, Archie G. – RQ, 1973
The author draws attention to the problem that arises when reference librarians undertake to retrieve the kinds, or forms, of publications known as indexes, bibliographies, and catalogs. (10 references) (Author/SJ)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Cataloging, Indexes, Information Processing
Peer reviewedReid, Judith P. – RQ, 1983
Describes how genealogists visiting the Library of Congress can use Library of Congress Information System (LOCIS) to identify genealogies in library's collections. Search strategies within two LOCIS systems--Multiple-Use MARC System (MUMS) and Subject-Oriented-Retriever for Processing Information Online (SCORPIO)--and the PREMARC database for…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
Peer reviewedPatterson, Kelly – RQ, 1973
There is a communications gap between library users and the cataloger. Library of Congress classification may not seem logical to the user not indoctrinated into Library-Think.'' The author urges reference workers to be aware of and try to bridge the gap. (DH)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedClement, Charles – RQ, 1983
Describes how automation improves genealogical reference services and access to sources at the Genealogical Library, Salt Lake City, Utah. Highlights include specialized access strategies to the computer-output microfiche catalog, the creation of a union catalog, special outputs from an automated system, and future developments in library…
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Oriented Programs, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Peer reviewedBaker, Betsy; Kluegel, Kathleen – RQ, 1982
Presents the results of a survey of academic libraries belonging to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) concerning the availability and accessibility of OCLC (via dedicated or dial access terminals) for use by reference personnel. The methodology of the survey is described and data are presented in five tables. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Dial Access Information Systems, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedArp, Lori, Ed.; And Others – RQ, 1995
Addresses the importance of effective screen and menu design for online public access catalogs, and the responsibility of the instruction librarian to learn required technological information, such as MARC format, in order to influence design. Other concerns for those involved in screen design include screens for gateways, system modules, local…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems, Information Retrieval
