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Peer reviewedOlmsted, Marcia – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
Trends in online searching are discussed in terms of how end users continue to change role of the librarian and information specialist. Identification and description of end users, user-friendly information retrieval systems, front-end software packages, and current and potential developments in end user searching are covered. Ten readings are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Scientists, Information Services
Peer reviewedGillespie, Jim – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discusses the variety of search command languages among online systems and provides suggestions for creating online information retrieval manuals using a database management system such as dBASE III PLUS. An online systems comparison chart is included for INFOGLOBE, INFOMART, DIALOG, QUICK LAW, and REUTERS TEXTLINE. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases
