From Microfiche to CD-ROM: HRAF's Experience in Computerizing a Full-Text Database.

Wagner, Richard A.; Levinson, David

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Publication Date: 1989

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From Microfiche to CD-ROM: HRAF's Experience in Computerizing a Full-Text Database.

Wagner, Richard A.; Levinson, David

Microform Review, v18 n2 p98-102 Spr 1989

Examines the consequences of and implications resulting from the conversion of the Human Relations Area Files (HRAF) Microfiche Archive to optical data disk storage. The discussion focuses on changes made in data content, structure, and display, and the effect on user access and utility. (six references) (CLB)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Database Design, Full Text Databases, Human Relations, Media Adaptation, Microfiche, Online Catalogs, Optical Data Disks, Relevance (Information Retrieval), User Needs (Information)

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