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Software for Information Storage and Retrieval Tested, Evaluated and Compared. Part 1. General Introduction.

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Sieverts, Eric G.; Hofstede, Marten – Electronic Library, 1991

Five categories of microcomputer software for information storage and retrieval (ISR) are distinguished and characterized: classical retrieval systems; end-user software; indexing programs; full-text retrieval programs; and personal information managers. In addition, the special retrieval techniques of hypertext and best-matched searching are…

Descriptors: Classification, Computer Software, Gateway Systems, Hypermedia

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