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National Library of Medicine (DHEW), Bethesda, MD. – 1970
The Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System (MEDLARS) is described in detail including its indexing procedures, vocabulary, search strategies, products and services. This handbook also indicates the types of requests that are suitable for retrospective machine search in MEDLARS, and discusses the capabilities and limitations of the…
Descriptors: Indexing, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Excerpta Medica Foundation, Amsterdam (Netherlands). – 1969
This is a report of the international operations of the Excerpta Medica Foundation whose aim is to further the progress of medical knowledge by making information available to the medical and related professions on all significant basic research and clinical findings reported in any language, anywhere in the world. To accomplish this task,…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Biological Sciences, Indexing, Information Retrieval
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Markey, Karen – 1979
Based on a series of studies performed by ERIC/Information Resources staff and consultants which focused on the activities of over 40 experienced online searchers, this report offers the following suggestions for enhancing certain online retrieval system features and making improvements in ERIC vocabulary: (1) the implementation of an online…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Clearinghouses, Databases, Information Retrieval
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Burton, Hilary D. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1981
Examines the development and current status of research on personal information systems, i.e., those systems where an individual collects, annotates, and stores bibliographic information according to his own needs and preferences. Effects of computer-based dissemination services on the growth and management of these systems are discussed. Included…
Descriptors: Indexing, Information Needs, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Vinsonhaler, John F. – 1967
This report summarizes the development, dissemination, and current applications of the Basic Indexing and Retrieval System (BIRS). BIRS is a collection of Fortran IV computer programs designed to allow educational and psychological researchers to use their own locally based computer to construct and maintain the type of information retrieval…
Descriptors: Automation, Behavioral Science Research, Computer Programs, Educational Research
Olive, G.; And Others – 1971
A selective dissemination of information service based on computer scanning of Nuclear Science Abstracts tapes has operated at the Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, England since October, 1968. The performance of the mechanized SDI service has been compared with that of the pre-existing current awareness service which is based on…
Descriptors: Automation, Evaluation, Indexing, Information Retrieval
Inganji, Francis, Ed. – 1980
With a view to improving information systems and services in Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa, this Information Systems Workshop was organized by the East and Southern African Management Institute (ESAMI) with assistance from the Coordinating Centre for Regional Information Training (CRIT). The specific aims of the workshop were to acquaint…
Descriptors: Conference Proceedings, Developing Nations, Documentation, Indexing
Reilly, Kevin D. – 1967
The nature of typical mechanized data bases with which university information centers and libraries will be working is examined to provide background information for data base retrieval efforts. Format and content of the data must be taken into consideration before meaningful retrieval can be achieved. Hence both of these aspects are treated in…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Automation, Cataloging, Census Figures
1969
The study was conducted to gather information to assist Research Coordinating Units (RCU's) to develop information dissemination procedures. Questionnaires regarding procedures for indexing and retrieving information, which included 10 questions to be answered "yes", "no", or "plan to" and three open-ended items, were sent to the RCU's. Returns…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Indexing, Information Dissemination
International Atomic Energy Agency, Vienna (Austria). – 1970
An international nuclear information system (INIS) which applies computer techniques to the management of the world's nuclear literature is about to come into operation. This prompted the International Atomic Energy Agency to hold a symposium to provide a comprehensive review of the facilities and services available in the world for providing…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Data Processing, Documentation, Indexing
Smith, William A., Ed. – 1972
The papers given at the May 17-19 forum on Management of Information Analysis Centers held at the National Bureau of Standards in Gaithersburg, Md. are presented in four sessions separated by topic. Besides the welcoming remarks and the keynote address session 1 contains three general papers on information analysis centers and automatic data…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Administration, Data Processing, Indexing
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Bidd, Donald; And Others – Canadian Library Journal, 1986
This overview of PRECIS indexing system use by the National Film Board of Canada covers reasons for its choice, challenge involved in subject analysis and indexing of audiovisual documents, the methodology and software used to process PRECIS records, the resulting catalog subject indexes, and user reaction. Twenty-one references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Automatic Indexing, Databases, Foreign Countries
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Hawkins, Donald T. – Online Review, 1985
This 910-item annual update (1984 through early 1985) covers: online systems, databases, services; man-machine studies, database creation, user interface, system design and evaluation; profile development, searching techniques, indexing; usage studies, economics, promotion, online searching services management; user training, microcomputer…
Descriptors: Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Lancaster, F. Wilfrid; Smith, Linda C. – 1983
This UNISIST publication discusses issues related to the compatibility and standardization of bibliograpic records, index languages, software, hardware, and other information systems and services. Following an executive summary, definitions of terms, and other introductory material, existing information systems with common standards are briefly…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Citations (References), Computer Programs, Computers
Council for Cultural Cooperation, Strasbourg (France). – 1976
Established in 1968, The European Documentation and Information System for Education (EUDISED) has passed through several developmental stages. Initially, early attempts to apply computer techniques to educational documentation and information were not coordinated between European countries. Interest in the American ERIC system resulted in two…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Indexing
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