REFSIM: A Bimodal Knowledge-Based Reference Training and Consultation System.

Parrott, James R.

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Publication Date: 1988

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REFSIM: A Bimodal Knowledge-Based Reference Training and Consultation System.

Parrott, James R.

RSR Reference Services Review, v16 n1-2 p61-68 1988

Describes a prototype expert system that can be used in consultation mode to assist users in their searches, or in simulation coach or Socratic tutor modes to instruct professionals in the reference process. Examples of transactions in each mode are given, and a glossary is provided. (19 notes with references) (CLB)

Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Databases, Developed Nations, Expert Systems, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Online Searching, Reference Services, Search Strategies, Training Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Vocabularies/Classifications; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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