Descriptor
| Data Processing | 3 |
| Information Retrieval | 3 |
| Quality Control | 3 |
| Databases | 2 |
| Indexing | 2 |
| Academic Libraries | 1 |
| Cataloging | 1 |
| Computer Software | 1 |
| Costs | 1 |
| Data | 1 |
| Database Design | 1 |
| More ▼ | |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Norton, Nancy Prothro – Online, 1981
Holds that database producers and online system vendors have failed to maintain sufficient quality control over their products, and that online searchers should voice their complaints about file documentation errors, indexing inconsistencies, and incorrect data entries. (FM)
Descriptors: Data, Data Processing, Databases, Indexing
Peer reviewedJohnson, Judith J.; Josel, Clair S. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1981
Reports the findings of a study which examined the question of submitting error reports to OCLC for the purpose of database quality control, and describes ENHANCE, a program that would provide online error correction capability for member libraries. Eight references are cited. (FM)
Descriptors: Costs, Data Processing, Databases, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedChiang, Katherine; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the creation of an interactive retrieval system for electronic numeric files that was developed at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library. Topics discussed include user characteristics; special data characteristics; quality control; software; hardware; data preparation; database design and construction; interface; subject indexing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Software, Data Processing
