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Peer reviewedWeiss, Paul J. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1994
Describes a project at the National Library of Medicine that investigated the development of an expert system to assist catalogers with personal name authority work. Topics include project planning; software and hardware selection; knowledge engineering; and reasons for discontinuing the development of the expert system. (three references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Cataloging, Computer Selection, Computer Software
Prestebak, Jane; Wightman, Konnie – School Library Journal, 2000
Describes the results of a survey of school librarians that investigated satisfaction with their selection of library automation systems. Discusses purchasing decisions; networking; Web-based systems; user friendliness; efficiency and usability; vendor integrity; technical support; training; documentation; authority control; links to Internet…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Computer Networks, Computer Selection, Computer Software
