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A Personal System for Bibliographic Storage and Retrieval.

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Chun, Alan – Canadian Library Journal, 1987

Describes a microcomputer-assisted method of using the commercial dBase III software package for the management of a personal bibliographic storage and retrieval system. This system provides users with a systematic way of keeping, for rapid retrieval, references to papers or documents previously read. (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases

Simplifying Online Searching: Creating Your Own Online Information Retrieval Manuals.

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Gillespie, 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