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Kahn, Paul – 1988
InterBrowse, a uniform interface information retrieval application for several different databases, is designed to be used in Intermedia, a hypermedia environment currently under development at Brown University's Institute for Research Information and Scholarship. This application arose out of the recognized need for an interface that can be used…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases, Information Retrieval
Fantini, M.; And Others – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1990
Describes the architecture of the prototype of an image management system that has been used to develop an application concerning images of frescoes in the Sistina Chapel in the Vatican. Hardware and software design are described, the use of local area networks (LANs) is discussed, and data organization is explained. (15 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Kahle, Brewster; And Others – Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, 1992
Describes two systems--Wide Area Information Servers (WAIS) and Rosebud--that provide protocol-based mechanisms for accessing remote full-text information servers. Design constraints, human interface design, and implementation are examined for five interfaces to these systems developed to run on the Macintosh or Unix terminals. Sample screen…
Descriptors: Computer System Design, Full Text Databases, Information Retrieval, Man Machine Systems
Clark, W. Bruce – 1982
A project at the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources has resulted in the extension of the ERIC database to microcomputer. Small subject-related files for current-awareness purposes are downloaded from the ERIC tapes and are made available for searching with Apple II Plus microcomputers. Since the target audience for this system is…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Man Machine Systems, Microcomputers
Boss, Richard W. – 1991
This digest describes and defines the various components of an expert system, e.g., a computerized tool designed to enhance the quality and availability of knowledge required by decision makers. It is noted that expert systems differ from conventional applications software in the following areas: (1) the existence of the expert systems shell, or…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer System Design, Databases, Expert Systems

Desmarais, Norman – Library Software Review, 1986
This discussion of three automated acquisitions systems--Bib-Base/Acq, The Book Trak Ordering System, and Card Datalog Acquisitions Module--covers searching and updating, editing, acquisitions functions and statistics, purchase orders and order file, budgeting and accounts maintenance, defining parameters, documentation, security, printing, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems, Library Acquisition

Borgman, Christine L.; And Others – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1989
Reports on the Online Access to Knowledge (OAK) Project, which developed software to support end user access to a Department of Energy database based on the skill levels and needs of energy researchers. The discussion covers issues in development, evaluation, and the study of user behavior in designing an interface tailored to a special…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Information Seeking, Man Machine Systems
Levy, Louise R.; Hawkins, Donald T. – Online, 1986
This article analyzes the front end software marketplace and discusses some of the complex forces influencing it. Discussion covers intermediary market; end users (library customers, scientific and technical professionals, corporate business specialists, consumers); marketing strategies; a British front end development firm; competitive pressures;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Scientists
Lundeen, Gerald; Tenopir, Carol – Online, 1985
Four information retrieval packages that run on single user microcomputers--CAIRS, INMAGIC, Sci-Mate, SIRE--are examined based on following criteria: storage requirements; hardware requirements; search features (Boolean logic, comparison searching, set building, truncation, and wild card characters); system output; security; system maintenance…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Display Systems, Evaluation Criteria

Joachim, Robert – Library Software Review, 1986
Describes file management package offering relatively sophisticated features: conversion of previously downloaded records from commercial database into local file; keyword searching on inverted keyword file; full-text searching on author, title, bibliographic source, abstract; sorting by author, title, bibliographic source, publication year;…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software, Databases, Information Systems

Faust, Julia B. – Special Libraries, 1986
Discusses rationale for the conversion of a card catalog to an online system in a special library owning approximately 4,000 titles. Equipment, software, and procedures are described, and pros and cons, costs, and personnel needs involved in use of microcomputer for such a project are outlined. Nine references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Costs, Databases, Display Systems

Allen, Robert J. – Library Hi Tech, 1985
The SilverPlatter system is a complete, stand-alone system, consisting of an IBM (or compatible) personal computer, compact disc with read-only memory (CD-ROM) drive, software, and one or more databases. Large databases (e.g., ERIC, PsycLIT) will soon be available on the system for "local" installation in schools, libraries, and…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Display Systems, Information Services

Hawkins, Donald T. – Online Review, 1984
This annual update of a bibliography that was published as a supplement to the first issue of "Online Review" contains 931 references covering the approximate time period of late 1982 through early 1984. Entries are arranged by author within each of 11 sections. Permuted title and author indexes are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval

Hawkins, Donald T. – Online Review, 1984
Provides permuted title and author indexes to the 931-item seventh annual update (July 1984 issue of "Online Review") of a bibliography on online information retrieval which was published as a supplement to the first issue of "Online Review." The approximate time period of late 1982 through early 1984 is covered. (EJS)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Indexing, Information Retrieval

Barker, P. G. – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1982
Briefly describes some experiments in human-machine interaction in the context of its relevance to multimedia audiovisual instruction, with emphasis on the use of microcomputer systems augmented with slides or audiocassettes. Fifteen references are listed. (Author/LLS)
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Input Output Devices