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Cruse, Patricia; Jahns, Cynthia – Journal of Government Information, 1996
Describes the development of a new interface called GPO Gate for accessing the Government Printing Office (GPO) WAIS (wide area information server) databases, GPO Access. Highlights include development and use of GPO Gate at the University of California, San Diego, and implications for public service. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Interfaces, Databases
Cheng, Chin-Chuan – 1985
A microcomputer-based user interface was developed and programmed for the library computer systems at the University of Illinois. Designed to provide user-friendly access to the two components of the online catalog on the library's IBM 3081 mainframe computer, the interface program resides on the IBM PC and queries the user in natural written…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Gateway Systems, Higher Education

Morgan, Eric Lease – Public-Access Computer Systems Review, 1994
Provides an overview of the Internet's World-Wide Web (Web), a hypertext system. Highlights include the client/server model; Uniform Resource Locator; examples of software; Web servers versus Gopher servers; HyperText Markup Language (HTML); converting files; Common Gateway Interface; organizing Web information; and the role of librarians in…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Data Conversion, Gateway Systems

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
Arnold, Judith; Zyzik, Ursula – 1988
This presentation describes the features of the PRO-SEARCH front-end software package and how they can enhance online searching. The cost savings in terms of decreased connect time and convenience for the inexperienced searcher are discussed. The relationship between the quality of reference services and the effectiveness of using PRO-SEARCH in a…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Gateway Systems, Higher Education

Lynch, Clifford A. – Library Trends, 1997
Union catalogs and distributed search systems are two ways users can locate materials in print and electronic formats. This article examines the advantages and limitations of both approaches and argues that they should be considered complementary rather than competitive. Discusses technologies creating linkage between catalogs and databases and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Gateway Systems, Information Systems

MacLeod, Roddy; Kerr, Linda – Electronic Library, 1997
Explains the EEVL (Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library) which has developed a free gateway to Internet resources in engineering as part of the United Kingdom's Electronic Libraries Programme. Highlights include project development, promotion of the service, evaluation, and plans for future developments. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Engineering, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries

Lynch, Clifford A. – Library Hi Tech, 1989
Reviews the history of the network that supports the MELVYL online union catalog, describes current technological and policy issues, and discusses the role the network plays in integrating local automation, the union catalog, access to resource databases, and other initiatives. Sidebars by Mark Needleman discuss the TCP/IP protocol suite, internet…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Gateway Systems, Higher Education
Electronic Networking: Research, Applications and Policy, 1992
This fact sheet about the INTERNET Gopher, an information distribution system combining features of electronic bulletin board services and databases, describes information availability, gateways with other servers, how the system works, and how to access Gopher. Addresses and telephone numbers for additional information or news about Gopher are…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Electronic Mail
O'Connor, Brian C. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Discusses the process and demonstrates the utility of repackaging lantern slides (i.e., photographs printed on glass or film sandwiched between glass) as digital images. A prototype community memory interface for access to the images is described, and photographs of the visual index to stored images are included. (seven references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Computer Peripherals, Computer Software Development, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems
Still, Julie – Online, 1991
Describes EasyNet, a gateway service that allows users access to over 900 databases. Use of EasyNet at the University of Richmond (Virginia) libraries is explained, search strategies are discussed, problems with the price structure are examined, and its use both as an end-user service and for mediated searching is described. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Gateway Systems, Higher Education
Gladney, Henry M.; Andreoni, Antonella; Baldacci, Maria Bruna; Biagioni, Stefania; Carlesi, Carlo; Castelli, Donatella; Pagano, Pasquale; Peters, Carol; Pisani, Serena; Dempsey, Lorcan; Gardner, Tracy; Day, Michael; van der Werf, Titia; Bacsich, Paul; Heath, Andy; Lefrere, Paul; Miller, Paul; Riley, Kevin – D-Lib Magazine, 1999
Includes four articles that discuss the impact of the emerging digital information infrastructure on intellectual property; the implementation of a digital library for a European consortium of national research institutions; an international information gateway collaboration; and developing standards for the description and sharing of educational…
Descriptors: Consortia, Cooperation, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries
Fraase, Michael – 1993
Published exclusively for MacIntosh computer users, this guide provides an overview of Internet resources for new and experienced users. E-mail, file transfer, and decompression software used to access the resources are included on a 800k, 3.5 inch disk. The following chapters are included: (1) "What Is the Internet" covers finding your…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Electronic Mail, File Transfer Protocol, Gateway Systems
Lim, Edward – 1999
This paper discusses access to information about Southeast Asia on the Internet. The first section summarizes problems with the major Internet search engines and directories. Three broad categories of solutions to improve Internet searching and retrieval are suggested in the second section: (1) efforts to assist end users to use the search engines…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Case Studies, Classification, Foreign Countries
Meyer, Daniel E.; Ruiz, Den – Database, 1990
Describes a project that examined user selection of databases by monitoring the EasyNet Scan feature (a multifile search option) during 1989. The discussion covers the observed influence of price, database name, recommended database indicator, and record format on database selection. The category menus displayed by EasyNet are provided. (six…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Gateway Systems, Medicine