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Soergel, Dagobert – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
This discussion of the general principles of structure and construction of numeric databases introduces the concept of data points, their relationship to each other, and their storage in a nonredundant way. The collection of numeric data and their integration into the database structure are explained. Eight references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Classification, Data Collection, Data Processing, Databases
Humbert, Karen – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1972
This review of the Keyword-in-Context (KWIC) indexing considers its inception by Luhn, its original format and purpose, various applications and uses of the basic KWIC concept, its advantages and disadvantages, and evaluations of its effectiveness. (30 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Data Processing, Indexes, Indexing
Neufeld, Margaret L. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1972
Specific aspects of the thesaurus treated in this brief review are: thesaurus as a concept, classification and structure, and language compilation and control. (75 references) (NH)
Descriptors: Automation, Classification, Data Processing, Indexing
Fishman, Marilyn – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1972
A transformational model offers a way to eliminate the middleman (programmer) in acccessing a computerized data base. It provides a basis for the algorithms which analyze the input query. The linguistic analysis of the sentence string is translated into system terms and the required operations are carried out. (28 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Content Analysis, Data Processing, Information Retrieval
Davis, Marion – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1972
Computerization seems to offer some solutions to the inadequacies of the card catalog. However, vocabulary obstacles must be overcome before the history, art history, and art students alike can enter libraries all over the world and quickly satisfy their various needs. (10 references) (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Art, Automatic Indexing, Computer Oriented Programs, Coordinate Indexes
Fried, John B.; Kovacs, Gabor J. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1982
Defining a numeric database as a computer-readable collection of data predominantly numeric in nature, this article reviews techniques and technologies having a positive influence on the growth of numeric databases, such as videotex, mini- and microcomputers, artificial intelligence, improved software, telecommunications, and office automation.…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Strazdon, Maureen E. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes VisiCalc, a programmed package for use with the Apple II microcomputer and discusses the use of this program for two library tasks--statistical analysis and budgeting. System features are described in the context of these applications and six tables illustrating system output are appended. Additional resources are listed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Budgeting, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs
Halperin, Michael – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Developed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, TPL is a flexible natural language computer package that can be used to simplify the preparation of tables of data for annual library reports. Data on interlibrary loan transactions are used to construct sample tables illustrating program features. Two references are listed. (RAA)
Descriptors: Annual Reports, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Data Processing
Slater, Jack – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes a program written in VS BASIC which was created for the online tabulation, summarization, and display of information on collection size for an academic library and compares its performance with that of SAS (Statistical Analysis System). Nine figures compare tables produced by the two systems, and two references are given. (RAA)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs
Townley, Charles T. – Drexel Library Quarterly, 1981
Describes and illustrates Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) procedures appropriate for book collection data analysis. Several different procedures for univariate, bivariate, and multivariate analysis are discussed, and applications of procedures for book collection studies are presented. Included are 24 tables illustrating output…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Programs, Data Processing