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Microcomputer Database Management Systems for Bibliographic Data.

Peer reviewed

Pollard, Richard – Electronic Library, 1986

Discusses criteria for evaluating microcomputer database management systems (DBMS) used for storage and retrieval of bibliographic data. Two popular types of microcomputer DBMS--file management systems and relational database management systems--are evaluated with respect to these criteria. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Citations (References), Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software

Indexing for the Online Catalog.

Peer reviewed

Chitty, A. B. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987

Proposes a rationale to be used in comparing and evaluating alternative library computer catalogs, based on varieties of bibliographic data processed, kinds of indexes constructed, and desired search strategies. A glossary of terms related to computerized catalogs is appended. (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Evaluation Criteria, Glossaries

Subject Access to Books in the Social Sciences: A Public Services Viewpoint.

Leavy, Marvin D. – 1986

Expected Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSHs) and assigned LCSHs for 161 books requested by faculty in sociology, anthropology, and social work were compared to gauge the likely success of an online subject catalog search for those works. For 80% of the titles checked, inspection of the ninth edition of "Library of Congress Subject…

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Anthropology, Comparative Analysis

ERIC: Sphinx or Golden Griffin?

Peer reviewed

Lopez, Manuel D. – Urban Education, 1989

Evaluates the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database. Summarizes ERIC's history and organization, and discusses criticisms concerning access, currency, and database content. Reviews role of component clearinghouses, indexing practices, thesaurus structure, international coverage, and comparative studies. Finds ERIC a valuable…

Descriptors: Abstracting, Annotated Bibliographies, Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis