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Starr, Jennie – Searcher, 1999
Presents factors for librarians to consider when decision-making about information retrieval. Discusses indexing theory; thesauri aids; controlled vocabulary or thesauri to increase access; humans versus machines; automated tools; product evaluations and evaluation criteria; automated classification tools; content server products; and document…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Automation, Decision Making, Information Management
Helfer, Doris Small – Searcher, 1998
Argues that librarians should actively accept their responsibility to ensure and provide useful content to the general Internet public. Discusses change brought on by electric commerce and the need for librarians to fill traditional roles, as well as new roles in providing and encouraging Web usage by the public. (AEF)
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Graduate Study, Information Retrieval, Information Services