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| Information Services and Use | 6 |
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| Agosti, Maristella | 1 |
| Anwar, M. A. | 1 |
| Coles, Elizabeth | 1 |
| Iskanderani, A. I. | 1 |
| Minecci, Catherine M. | 1 |
| Philip, G. | 1 |
| Pieska, K. A. O. | 1 |
| Spilotro, Franco | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Opinion Papers | 2 |
| Speeches/Meeting Papers | 2 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
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Peer reviewedMinecci, Catherine M.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1988
Approaches to improved productivity in the input cycle of database creation are discussed in three papers. The discussions include problems with and potential impacts of computer support for indexers; conversion from a minicomputer based indexing and abstracting production system to a microcomputer network; and a computerized system for…
Descriptors: Automatic Indexing, Bibliographic Records, Cataloging, Computer Networks
Peer reviewedAgosti, Maristella; Spilotro, Franco – Information Services and Use, 1986
Presents an operational definition of personal information retrieval systems and describes design principles of current applications and existing systems, current trends, and research guidelines for general design principles. (4 references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Information Retrieval, Information Technology, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedPieska, K. A. O. – Information Services and Use, 1986
Presents a model for the evaluation of database management systems software from the viewpoint of librarians and information specialists. The properties of data management systems, database management systems, and text retrieval systems are outlined and compared. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedIskanderani, A. I.; Anwar, M. A. – Information Services and Use, 1992
Describes a personal computer and LAN-based automated circulation system capable of handling both Arabic and Latin characters that was developed for use at King Abdullaziz University (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia). Outlines system requirements, system structure, hardware needs, and individual functional modules of the system. Numerous examples and flow…
Descriptors: Arabic, Bilingualism, Database Management Systems, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedPhilip, G.; And Others – Information Services and Use, 1991
Describes the design and development of an image database for photographs in the Ulster Museum (Northern Ireland) that used parallelism from a transputer network. Topics addressed include image processing techniques; documentation needed for the photographs, including indexing, classifying, and cataloging; problems; hardware and software aspects;…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Classification, Computer Networks, Computer Software
Peer reviewedColes, Elizabeth – Information Services and Use, 1991
Describes the implementation of BRS/Search in the Library and Information Services department of the Chem Systems Group, an international consulting organization in the United Kingdom. The use of integrated systems in special libraries is discussed, and requirements of the new system are explained, including full text capabilities and networking…
Descriptors: Chemical Industry, Computer Networks, Computer System Design, Databases
