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Software For Online Searching, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Examines the software for online searching in the library in the United States. Single-system front-end; Multisystem front-end; Post-processor.

Database Directories: The Rest, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Looks at database directories for information professional. 'Encyclopedia of Information Systems and Services'; Datapro research Corp.'s 'Datapro Directory of Online Services' and 'Datapro Complete Guide to Dial-Up Databases'; Hall and Brown's 'Online Bibliographic Directory'.

Microcomputer Software For In-House Databases... Four Top Packages Under $2000, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

With the growing power and storage capacity of microcomputer systems, the prospect of developing an in-house database is becoming more attractive for many. Software for the design and creation of in-house databases, for information retrieval is now available to meet the requirements of a wide range of applications. The quality of recent software is much improved over that available a few years ago.

In this article we will examine four information retrieval packages which run on small single user microcomputers: CAIRS, INMAGIC, Sci-Mate, and SIRE. All of the packages are available for the IBM PC and other MS-DOS systems, and …

Database Directories: In Print And Now Online, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Describes three directories that are aimed at information professionals, available in up-to-date printed editions and online. 'Computer-Readable Databases: A Directory and Data Sourcebook,' edited by Martha E. Williams; 'Directory of Online Databases'; 'Data Base Directory.'

Systems For End Users: Are There End Users For The Systems?, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on the sixth national meeting on online information search systems held in the Spring of 1985 in New York. User-friendly substitutes for system manuals and documentation; Proliferation of online hosts; Introduction of menu option for assessment of system.

Database Subsets, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Recommends locally held databases to librarians who want to allow patrons to conduct database searches themselves, but are hesitant to commit the time and resources necessary for direct end user access to online systems. Characteristics of database subsets; Different kinds of database subsets available; Benefits of database subsets for librarians and publishers; Drawbacks of using database subsets.

Library Use Of The Source And Compuserve, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on the use of Source and CompuServe services by the U.S. libraries. Categories of services offered by the Source and CompuServe; Reasons for the suspension of Source and CompuServe services by some libraries; Efficiency of the Source and CompuServe in providing valuable information services.

Online Searching With A Microcomputer: Downloading Issues, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Downloading the results from online searching onto a microcomputer disk is one of the major benefits of online database searching using a microcomputer. Surveys show that downloaded citations are being used in a variety of ways including: editing and merging citations from several searches creating inhouse databases, or preparing edited results for resale.

Although it has not been tested in court these uses may violate copyright law under the compilation, derivative works, or original work provisions. In addition, many database producers include prohibitions against downloading in the terms and conditions of your contract with the database vendor. Other publishers have …

Online Searching With A Microcomputer, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Provides basic information on microcomputers, that are being used instead of terminals for online searching. Benefits of microcomputer; Hardware and software options for a microcomputer; Information on modems that can be purchased; Basic features to look for in communications software for a microcomputer; Initial investment requirement for a microcomputer.

Searching Harvard Business Review Online... Lessons In Searching A Full Text Database, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

HBRO was one of the first journals available online in full text on BRS and DIALOG search services. HBRO came online on BRS in the summer of 1982 and on DIALOG in the summer of 1983. John Wiley & Sons, Electronic Publishing Division, distributes HBRO, but the contents of the database mirror the printed journal and are wholly the responsibility of the Harvard Business Review staff at the Graduate School of Business Administration, Harvard University.

A full text journal on systems that were designed originally for bibliographic citation retrieval offers some interesting problems for the searcher. As of fall 1984 …

Online Professionals, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on the 'Marquis Who's Who Directory of Online Professionals and Corresponding PRO-Files Database on DIALOG,' that provides information on professionals involved in online searching. Number of biographies of online professionals included in Marquis directory; Credentials of online searchers; Details about where the searchers work; Systems and databases used by them; Advantage of the database over the printed directory.

Conferences For Online Professionals, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on the 'Marquis Who's Who Directory of Online Professionals and Corresponding PRO-Files Database on DIALOG,' that provides information on professionals involved in online searching. Number of biographies of online professionals included in Marquis directory; Credentials of online searchers; Details about where the searchers work; Systems and databases used by them; Advantage of the database over the printed directory.

Contributions Of Value Added Fields And Full Text Searching In Full Text Databases, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

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