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CITE NLM: Natural-Language Searching in an Online Catalog.
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Doszkocs, Tamas E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
The National Library of Medicine's Current Information Transfer in English public access online catalog offers unique subject search capabilities--natural-language query input, automatic medical subject headings display, closest match search strategy, ranked document output, dynamic end user feedback for search refinement. References, description…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Display Systems, Information Retrieval
Scholarly References to Machine-Readable Documents.
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Hannemyr, Gisle; Flood, Even – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Summarizes difficulties in creating formal bibliographic citations to public access machine-readable documents (PAMD): no established format for PAMD references in tradition of scholarly writing; structure of computer conferencing results in authors using language different from that used in written communications; information storage problems of…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Computer Oriented Programs, Information Networks
BEACON: H. W. Wilson's Computerized Information System.
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McCarn, Davis B.; McCarn, Grace H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Describes ongoing project to automate production of 26 indexes and catalogs produced by H. W. Wilson Company through use of the BEACON system and its online screen-edit program, SCREED. System objectives, system architecture, specifications, components (data entry, validation, release, file generation, retrieval, publication, photocomposition,…
Descriptors: Automation, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Databases
Status of Processing Services Automation in the Library of Congress.
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Avram, Henriette D.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1983
Report on the status of automation within Library of Congress's Processing Services notes the positive effects of progress in cataloging activities, acquisitions activities, information retrieval, and dissemination of bibliographic products. Systems in operation, distribution services and products, and automation tasks not yet scheduled are…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Answerman, the Expert Information Specialist: An Expert System for Retrieval of Information from Library Reference Books.
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Waters, Samuel T. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1986
Describes the National Agricultural Library's microcomputer-based expert system, which is designed to help users obtain answers to simple reference questions. Building of the system and its linking to external programs and systems are explained, and building of a total information system is proposed. Samples of the program are provided. (CDD)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Agriculture, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices
Bibliographic Access and Control System.
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Kelly, Betsy; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1982
Presents a brief summary of the functions of the Bibliographic Access & Control System (BACS) implemented at the Washington University School of Medicine Library, and outlines the design, development, and uses of the system. Bibliographic control of books and serials and user access to the system are also discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Books, Cataloging, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Automated Periodical Reference Service.
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Ellefsen, David – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Describes public library reference service which allows patrons to type out search instructions on a computer terminal, review and select references, and receive, by high-speed printer, facsimile copy of selected periodical articles. Development of periodicals center at main county library and use of self-coaching SEARCH HELPER system are…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Indexes, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Optical Storage and Retrieval of Library Material.
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Folen, Doris R.; Stackpole, Laurie E. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Describes the newly installed optical disk storage system at the Naval Research Laboratory's Research Library and Technical Information Center. Planning and design of the system, the conversion of 140,000 reports to optical disk, the information retrieval process, and future plans are covered. (Contains nine references.) (KRN)
Descriptors: Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Flow Charts
In Depth--The Online Catalogue of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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Gorman, Michael; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1985
Seven articles present history and overview of an academic online catalog. Highlights include linking of the library circulation system with the full bibliographic record system; planning and maintenance of an online catalog; effect of the online catalog on reference (uses, services, personnel); and a microcomputer-based user interface. References…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Databases, Display Systems