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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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Online Searching In The Popular Literature, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Comments on issues relevant to the use of online searching tools and technology in popular literature. Online database searching challenges; Overview of articles that indicate the insufficiency of online tools.

"Other" Bibliographic Systems, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on the closure of the bibliographic search network of the Institute for Scientific Information in the United States. Recommended sources bibliographic information; Tips on the selection of bibliographic system.

Database Access Software, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Describes the In-Search database access software or gateways which are used for online searching. Packaging; Capabilities; Search process; Contents of the database cards; Limitations; Use of function keys and cursor movements.

Microcomputer-Based Library Catalog Software, Gerald W. Lundeen, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

There are now numerous commercially available microcomputer software packages for library catalog creation. The features and capabilities of these packages vary, as dog the costs. The article discusses factors that should be considered when comparing microcomputer software for library catalogs and discusses eight specific packages. The packages discussed are: BRS/Search Micros/Mini Version, Card Datalog, Golden Retriever, INMAGIC, TEQLIB, FINDER, SCIMATE, and STAR.

H.W. Wilson: Online At Last!, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Reports on the decision of the H.W. Wilson Co. to provide online access to all of its indexes and catalogs. Testing of the system; Indexes included; Reliance of the company on controlled vocabulary and use of authority files; Multidatabase searching capability; Search protocols; Print out options.

Pricing Policies, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Surveys database and online systems pricing policies and explores ramifications for searchers. SDC Information Service's billing charge for its ORBIT search service; NLM MEDLINE; Mead Data Central's pricing policy for LEXIS and NEXIS; CAS ONLINE by Chemical Abstracts Service; BRS and DIALOG; Search strategy.

Iac’S Document Delivery And More, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on products for library market introduced by Information Access Co. to help solve the problem of document delivery. Features of ASAP databases; Provision of integrated access to publications from many different publishers through ASAP files; Role of ASAP files in full text searching; Microcomputer software package introduced by the company to simplify searching.

In‑House Training And Staff Development, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Discusses the importance of staff development and in-house training programs for online database searching in libraries. Advantages and need of in-house programs for libraries; Different levels of in-house programs for libraries; Contents of online searching programs; Limitations of basic online search programs.

To Err Is Human: Seven Common Searching Mistakes, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Discusses the seven common errors committed by beginner searchers during online searching of bibliographic systems. Problem of logical errors among searchers; Confusion regarding requirement of space; Inexperience among searchers about strategy used in two different databases; Suggestions proposed to overcome the common searching mistakes.

Identification And Evaluation Of Software For Microcomputer‑Based In‑House Databases., Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

This article reviews and evaluates literature dealing with choosing software for creation of microcomputer-based in-house databases in the information center. Sections on purchasing versus programming, directories of software, evaluation of software, and sources for software descriptions or reviews are included. Appendices list microcomputer software directories and software packages.

Newspapers Online, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Focuses on online database services providing access to daily newspapers that can be used by libraries. Access to newspapers provided by indexing services National Newspaper Index and Newspaper Index; Access to full text information for libraries; Working of Vu/Text Information Service's full text system.

The Database Industry Today: Some Vendors’ Perspectives, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Discusses developments in the database industry in the U.S. as of February 1, 1984. Vendors accounting for major revenue and usage in the online searching business; Survey conducted by Downloading Subcommittee of the Information Industry Association; Print version of Management Contents database by Gale Research Inc.; Database service started by Knowledge Industry Publications Inc. and the American Society for Information Science.

The Information Professional In 25 Years, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Predictions about changes in the next 25 years in information productions, management, access, and use.

Online’83 In Chicago, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Presents news briefs concerning online databases in the U.S. as of December 15, 1983. DIALOG's effort to add more databases; Full text databases of BRS; Expansion of the information services products of SDC.

More Publications About Databases, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Presents publications on online databases. Home information services; Online reference and information retrieval; Government policies or regulations affecting information flow.

Online Information In The Health Sciences, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

Features information retrieval system for health sciences. BRS information retrieval system; Full text biomedical databases; BIOSIS Information Transfer System.

End User Search Services: A Comparison, Carol Tenopir

School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works

There are now several time sharing search systems available to the home computer user. These systems provide to home subscribers access to online information, news stories, bibliographic databases, and many other services. Because some of the systems require start-up fees or charge monthly minimums and because the specific characteristics and offerings vary, it makes sense to examine each system and make choices among them.

The five services I will describe and compare are:

1. KNOWLEDGE INDEX, DIALOG Information Services, Inc.

2. BRS/AFTER DARK, BRS

3. THE SOURCE, Source Telecomputing Corporation

4. COMPUSERVE

5. DELPHI, General Videotex Corporation