Document (#2357)

Author

Richwine, P.W.

Title

Using EPIC to search the OCLC Online Union Catalog in a health sciences library

Source

Medical reference services quarterly. 10(1991) no.4, S.29-37

Year

1991

Abstract

EPIC is a service that provides keyword or subject access to the OCLC Online Union Catalog (OLUC). This capability increases the success rates for title location as well as the potential uses of the OLUC. Describes the features of the EPIC system, application of these features to the OLUC, and specific uses in health sciences libraries

Object

EPIC
OLUC

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