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Peer reviewedBell, Timothy C.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1993
Describes compression methods for components of full-text systems such as text databases on CD-ROM. Topics discussed include storage media; structures for full-text retrieval, including indexes, inverted files, and bitmaps; compression tools; memory requirements during retrieval; and ranking and information retrieval. (Contains 53 references.)…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Full Text Databases, Indexes, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedHearty, John A.; Rohrbaugh, Valerie K. – Online Review, 1989
Examines possible reasons for the slow adoption of full text primary literature online by users. Areas discussed include the lack of complete online files, competition with better known sources, isolation of full text files, and the slow adoption of online services in general. Possible future developments are discussed. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Data Processing
Peer reviewedPiternick, Anne B. – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
Reviews reasons why electronic journals have not replaced printed materials, and describes ways in which new technologies such as online searching, full text databases, facsimile transmission, optical disk, and other electronic storage methods are offering alternative methods of access to printed journals. Future technological developments and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Storage Devices, Cost Effectiveness, Electronic Journals
