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Peer reviewedMoulton, Bethe Lee; Wood, William I. – Special Libraries, 1975
A computer-produced catalog, "Audiovisual Aids for Health Science Education: a Catalog of Materials at Case Western Reserve University," was developed at Cleveland Health Sciences Library to provide a rapid cataloging system for a newly established audiovisual department. (Author)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, College Libraries, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedLeibtag, Susan – Special Libraries, 1982
Outlines the processes involved in improving the subject catalog at a medical library. Policy decisions concerning heading sources and revision methodology and plans for analyzing, weeding, and increasing the relevance of subject terms is discussed. The making of catalog changes and the results of catalog revision are also described. (JL)
Descriptors: Indexing, Libraries, Library Catalogs, Medical Libraries
Cochrane, Pauline A. – American Libraries, 1982
Describes the features and operations of a user-searchable online catalog called PaperChase which was developed and implemented for the retrieval of medical literature by physicians at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston. Interaction with the system and use of the catalog during its first year of operation are discussed. (JL)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Display Systems, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs
Graham, Elaine – 1982
This document presents guidelines for the subject cataloging and classification of hospital library materials with emphasis placed on using the National Library of Medicine's Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and the National Library of Medicine Classification. Following an introduction, the guidelines are divided into 10 major sections: (1)…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Guidelines, Hospital Libraries
Peer reviewedFreiburger, Gary A. – Catholic Library World, 1983
Discussion of planning, installation, and results of an online catalog at University of Maryland Health Sciences Library highlights Integrated Library System, speed and patron perceptions of online catalog, searching power, ways in which catalog can bypass physical and organizational boundaries, and effect on staff and users of the library. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Automation
Peer reviewedKelly, 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
Peer reviewedAlloro, Giovanna; Ugolini, Donatella – Electronic Library, 1992
Describes the implementation of an online catalog in the library of the National Institute for Cancer Research and the Clinical and Experimental Oncology Institute of the University of Genoa. Topics addressed include automation of various library functions, software features, database management, training, and user response. (10 references) (MES)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
BREGZIS, RITVARS – 1966
THE PRINCIPAL GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS THE ACTIVATION OF A REAL- TIME MEDICAL LITERATURE SYSTEM, WITH THE CONCEPT FOR THE PROJECT BASED ON RECENT TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS AND AN APPRAISAL OF EXPECTED FUTURE INFORMATION SYSTEMS. DURING THE FIRST PHASE, A DATA FILE HAS BEEN CREATED WHICH, WITH SOME ADJUSTMENTS, CAN BE EMPLOYED FOR TIME-SHARED…
Descriptors: Automation, Bibliographies, Computer Programs, Computer Storage Devices
Peer reviewedDoszkocs, 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
Broering, Naomi C. – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1984
Discusses development of a library information system by Georgetown University Medical Center's Dahlgren Memorial Library; describes its components, including online catalog and OCLC interface, circulation, serials control, acquisitions, networking/interlibrary loans, word processing and mini-Medline system; and discusses user reaction, staff…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
