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Franklin, Carl; Kinnell, Susan K. – Database, 1989
The first of two articles describes ArchiText, a software package that allows the use of maps and multipaned windows within hypertext systems. The second describes version 2.0 of Guide, a hypertext-type program designed to be used on IBM and IBM compatible microcomputers. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Information Management, Microcomputers
Mahoney, Dan – Database, 1994
Explains the use of a standard text-based database program (i.e., dBase III) to run external programs that display graphic files during a database session and reduces costs normally encountered when preparing a computer to run a graphical database. An example is given of a simple database with two fields. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Cost Effectiveness, Database Management Systems, Databases
Hoyle, Norman; McNamara, Kathleen – Database, 1987
Describes the Biblio-Link and Pro-Cite software packages, which can be used together to create local databases with downloaded records, or to reorganize and repackage downloaded records for client reports. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Citations (References), Computer Software, Database Management Systems
Bibliographic Database Management in an R&D Organization: Information Specialists Helping End-Users.
Wright, Kathy – Database, 1992
Discussion of bibliographic database management in industrial and government research and development organizations focuses on a class on bibliographic database management offered at the library of the Naval Ocean Systems Center. The organization of the class is explained, and database structure and cataloging guidelines for project documentation…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cataloging, Course Organization, Database Design
Kwan, Julie; Raeder, Aggi – Database, 1988
Describes the development of a menu driven database management program to handle online search statistics reporting requirements for the libraries at the University of California, Los Angeles. Advantages of the program are discussed, including cost effectiveness, autonomy of search service reports, meeting the special needs of individual…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Data Analysis, Data Collection
Butkovich, Nancy J.; And Others – Database, 1991
Describes the design and implementation of the Reference Expert, a database based on INMAGIC software which contains problem reference questions and answers for use by library reference desk staff. Topics discussed include staff response to the database and problems encountered in its development. A sidebar describes the use of WORM…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
Newton, Mary – Database, 1989
Describes the design and functions of a technical library database maintained on a mainframe computer and supported by the SPIRES database management system. The topics covered include record structures, vocabulary control, input procedures, searching features, time considerations, and cost effectiveness. (three references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval
Wiley, Deborah Lynne – Database, 1994
Describes the changes scientific abstracting and indexing services are making to develop new production systems for a marketplace which is influenced by the information superhighway and the demand for information in an electronic format. Descriptions are included of computer system and data input changes implemented by several database producers…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Change Strategies, Database Design, Database Management Systems
Liberman, Kristen; Rich, Jane L. – Database, 1993
Describes the transformation of the Lotus Development Corporation's corporate library from a paper-based information service to a virtual library using Lotus Notes as the underlying development platform. Lotus Notes' tracking, broadcast, reference, and discussion applications are presented; and applications being developed by other corporations…
Descriptors: Business Communication, Computer System Design, Corporate Libraries, Database Management Systems
Bates, Mary Ellen; Allen, Kimberly – Database, 1994
Discusses applications of Lotus Notes groupware developed by MCI Communications Corporation librarians. The development of administrative databases used for reference request tracking, interlibrary loan, book ordering and other purposes, and corporate wide databases used to disseminate internal and external information are described. The strengths…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Databases