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Peer reviewedThomas, Pauline A.; Robertson, Stephen E. – Journal of Documentation, 1975
A pilot project tested the feasibility of developing computer simulation models as aids to the operation and design of library systems. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Libraries, Library Services, Library Technical Processes
BOHNERT, LEA M. – 1967
A RETRIEVAL MODEL WAS DEVELOPED FOR TEACHING AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ON THE BASIS OF VARIED WORK EXPERIENCE AND ANALYSIS OF TECHNICAL DOCUMENT RETRIEVAL AND LIBRARY SERVICES. THE MODEL IS BASED ON SHANNON'S COMMUNICATION MODEL BUT IDENTIFIES THE WOULD BE READER, OR DESTINATION OF RECORDED MESSAGES, AS THE ACTIVATOR OF RETRIEVAL SERVICES. TWO MAIN…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Indexing, Information Processing, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedOswitch, Pauline – Library and Information Science Research, 1983
Describes British Library's work on Systems Dynamics, a set of techniques for building simulation models based on analysis of information feedback loops. Highlights include macro-simulation modelling activities of social science disciplines, systems analyses and models of information retrieval processes and library services, policy models, and…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Computer Simulation, Games, Information Retrieval
