Document (#3864)

Author

Gupta, U.
Salisbury, L.

Title

Is FirstSearch really attractive?

Source

College and research libraries news. 53(1992), S.461-464

Year

1992

Abstract

FirstSearch, an inexpensive online interactive search geared to end user searching, was recently introduced by OCLC. Examnines its features and offers observations based on a month's free trail at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

Theme

OPAC

Object

FirstSearch

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