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Huffman, G. David; Leigh, William E. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1986
Describes a hardware/software configuration based on personal computers and commercially available generic software that has been assembled to support online bibliographic database searchers. Searchers' ability to trade scripts to transfer expertise in this complex field, and to provide facilities for post-processing of downloaded citations are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Storage, Merchandise Information, Microcomputers
Fenichel, Carol Hansen – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This first of two articles discusses major advantages to libraries and information centers of using microcomputer communications; describes items microcomputers require to communicate--communications interface, modems, and communications software--and procedures for using microcomputers to communicate; and provides a directory of popular modems…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Software, Costs, Information Centers
Fenichel, Carol Hansen; Murphy, John J. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
Discusses microcomputer software designed specifically to be used in the online bibliographic database search process. The specialized communications software discussed includes programs that aid in database selection, logging on, uploading, searching, downloading, post-processing, and recordkeeping. A directory of specialized communications…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Databases, Information Processing
Peer reviewedLeggate, Peter; Dyer, Hilary – Electronic Library, 1986
Identifies two types of applications software for microcomputers: (1) communications, file transfer, and search assistance software, which facilitates intelligent access to external databases; and (2) software to support local database creation and searching. Functions of each type of software are described and examples of commercial packages are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval
Hawkins, Donald T.; Levy, Louise R. – Online, 1986
Presents a product selection chart for 12 currently available gateways or front-end packages suitable for online searching. Information provided for each package includes producer, cost, type, location, information accessed, equipment required, operating system, and search capabilities. A 94-item bibliography to published literature on these…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Services, Information Systems
Jacso, Peter – Online, 1996
Presents a computer software review of the graphical online interface, Ovid client for Windows. Evaluates the following system options: database choices, graphical interface, index browsing, searching, topical limiting, term mapping, displaying, printing, and downloading. Sidebars display product information and feedback from Ovid Technologies in…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
Saffady, William – Computer Equipment Review, 1985
Presents detailed reports on four multifunctional library systems which utilize a single bibliographic database and common software to support cataloging, circulation control, and related operations: two turnkey systems--the Automated Library Information System and LS/2000 System--and two software packages--Dortmund and Lewen Library Systems and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Software, Computers, Costs
