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Peer reviewedTwidale, Michael B.; Nichols, David M.; Paice, Chris D. – Information Processing & Management, 1997
Discusses database interfaces and explains that collaboration is an important aspect of searching online information retrieval systems that requires explicit computerized support. Collaboration in physical and in digital libraries is discussed and an example of a system that supports collaboration between browsers, ARIADNE, is described. (105…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Cooperation, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Direct linkMassart, David – International Journal on E-Learning, 2006
Developed as part of CEN/ISSS Workshop on Learning Technology efforts to improve interoperability between learning resource repositories, the Simple Query Interface (SQI) is an Application Program Interface (API) for querying heterogeneous repositories of learning resource metadata. In the context of the ProLearn Network of Excellence, SQI is used…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Educational Resources, Educational Technology
Still, Julie – Online, 1991
Describes EasyNet, a gateway service that allows users access to over 900 databases. Use of EasyNet at the University of Richmond (Virginia) libraries is explained, search strategies are discussed, problems with the price structure are examined, and its use both as an end-user service and for mediated searching is described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Gateway Systems, Higher Education
Peer reviewedBourne, Donna E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
The increase in end-user searching, the advantages and limitations of front ends, and the role of the librarian in end-user searching are discussed. It is argued that librarians need to recognize that front ends can be of benefit to themselves and patrons, and to assume the role of advisors and educators for end-users. (37 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Gateway Systems, Library Instruction
Ardis, Susan B. – Online, 1990
Describes the development of an expert system for online patent searching that uses menu driven software to interpret the user's knowledge level and the general nature of the search problem. The discussion covers the rationale for developing such a system, current system functions, cost effectiveness, user reactions, and plans for future…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Expert Systems
Download full textCooper, C. Crys – 1993
The experiences of novice users (freshman students at Ohio University) searching OCLC's FIRSTSEARCH set of databases were studied. The 13 subjects were asked to complete a search on the FIRSTSEARCH databases; and data were collected through observations, administration of a questionnaire, and a thinking-aloud protocol. Data were analyzed to…
Descriptors: Access to Information, College Freshmen, Databases, Gateway Systems
