Design for an Adaptive Library Catalog.

Buckland, Michael K.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ450419

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Publication Date: 1992

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Design for an Adaptive Library Catalog.

Buckland, Michael K.; And Others

Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, p165-71 1992

Describes OASIS, a prototype adaptive online catalog implemented as a front end to the University of California MELVYL catalog. Topics addressed include the concept of adaptive retrieval systems, strategic search commands, feedback, prototyping using a front-end, the problem of excessive retrieval, commands to limit or increase search results, and general observations. (nine references) (MES)

Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software Development, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs, Man Machine Systems, Online Catalogs, Problems, Search Strategies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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