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Simplifying Online Searching: Creating Your Own Online Information Retrieval Manuals.
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Gillespie, Jim – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discusses the variety of search command languages among online systems and provides suggestions for creating online information retrieval manuals using a database management system such as dBASE III PLUS. An online systems comparison chart is included for INFOGLOBE, INFOMART, DIALOG, QUICK LAW, and REUTERS TEXTLINE. (LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases
On-line Catalogues: Responding to the Challenge.
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Horny, Karen L. – Canadian Library Journal, 1983
This discussion of the major issues concerning online public access library catalogs highlights types of systems, user behavior, structure of systems and user-friendly information retrieval methods (menus, fuzzy matches, prompters), and additional search strategy features (limits, browsing, truncation). Three references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Automation, Library Catalogs
End-Users, Front Ends and Librarians.
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Bourne, Donna E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1989
The increase in end-user searching, the advantages and limitations of front ends, and the role of the librarian in end-user searching are discussed. It is argued that librarians need to recognize that front ends can be of benefit to themselves and patrons, and to assume the role of advisors and educators for end-users. (37 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Databases, Gateway Systems, Library Instruction
Microcomputer Applications Form Data Base in British Columbia.
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Simmons, Peter – Canadian Library Journal, 1985
Provides a detailed examination of COMPULINE, British Columbia's telephone reference service designed to assist librarians, archivists, and other information professionals in their use of microcomputer hardware and software by referring them to others in the province who have relevant experience. Expenses, problems encountered, and possible…
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Display Systems, Foreign Countries
Computer-Assisted Instruction: Putting It to the Test.
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Foster, Jocelyn – Canadian Library Journal, 1987
Describes and reports results of a project which used computer assisted instruction to teach public library users to search online databases directly. Tables of data provide information on the study participants; their reactions to the instruction both before and after a search session; and their attitudes toward paying for searches. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Foreign Countries, Information Services
PHOENIX II: An On-line Catalogue in a University Library.
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Clinton, Marshall – Canadian Library Journal, 1982
Describes the online catalog in a university library, including the database, the database index, user instruction, the command language and search capabilities, functions of various commands, statistics generated to monitor system use, and hardware for both public access and staff use. (CHC)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
CD-ROM vs. Online: Implications for Management from the Cost Side.
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Erkkila, John E. – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of the cost effectiveness of searching online versus searching on CD-ROM highlights an example that compares costs for searching the ERIC database. Fixed costs and variable costs are described, labor costs are examined, implications for management are considered, and the effect of the number of databases and workstations is discussed.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness