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Seruga, J.: Object-oriented modeling of a library information system (1997)
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- Abstract
- Analyses the OPAC at the Australian Catholic University in New South Wales, Castle Hill Campus using an object oriented model following Rumbaugh's methodology, as described in 'Object oriented modelling and design, 1991'. The process of analysis, although difficult, is one of the most effective ways of determining each function of a system of this kind. The methodology is especially useful as the data structure, behavioural and functional aspects of the system are displayed in separate diagrams. This is an advantage for those analysing systems, who can display many factors without confusing different aspects involved in the analysis process
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- LASIE. 28(1997) no.4, S.22-34
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Frid, H.O.: Towards social studies of OPAC use (1991)
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- Abstract
- Argues that catalogue use studies should be regarded as user studies in their own right and findings of such studies should stress the human side of the business and not merely the specific brands of products. Suggests that OPACs should be regarded as social systems and research should be designed accordingly
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Bosseau, D.: ¬The era of the CWIS (1992)
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- Abstract
- The development of company wide information systems (CWIS) will offer more comprehensive information systems to the academic users than present OPACs. Describes design consideration, technical aspects and organisational implications involved in this evolving technology. Lists possible facilities and services offered and examines responsibilities and liabilities when operating a CWIS
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Beaulieu, M.: Experiments on interfaces to support query expansion (1997)
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- Focuses on the user and human-computer interaction (HCI) aspects of the research based on the Okapi text retrieval system. Describes 3 experiments using different approaches to query expansion, highlighting the relationship between the functionality of a system and different interface designs. These experiments involve both automatic and interactive query expansion, and both character based and GUI (graphical user interface) environments. The effectiveness of the search interaction for query expansion depends on resolving opposing interface and functional aspects, e.g. automatic vs. interactive query expansion, explicit vs. implicit use of a thesaurus, and document vs. query space
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Zeitlyn, D.; Bex, J.; David, M.: Making sense of online information (1997)
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- Abstract
- Presents some results from research into the uses and usefulness of electronic bibliographic databases in academic contexts, carried out as part of a British Library funded research project. Ethnographic and focus group data was gathered initially in 3 departments (natural science, social science and humanities) at the University of Kent at Canterbury covering all academic staff, researchers and postgraduates. This was then expanded to postgraduates and staff in the same 3 disciplines at other universities. 5 themes from this research are outlined: who uses the system, who does not, and where are these activities and inactivities happening; where does formal training occur; and where does learning occur. The problems of interface between computer systems and users often mirrored that between library enquiry staff and users where users did not know to frame questions and the advice given was not in a form understood by the users
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Montell, J.; Mason, J.: ¬The implementation of CLSI's CL-CAT in Warwickshire (1993)
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- Describes the practicalities involved in the implementation of CLSI's CL-CAT OPAC in 15 branch libraries by Warwickshire public libraries. Discusses implementation, use, the public's response and details technical aspects of its introduction. As the desired system needed simplicity of operation for inexperienced users without compromising the power of the system for more sophisticated searchers some customization was necessary
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Bazuzi, J; Wüst, R.: integrating images into the OPAC : issues in distributed multimedia libraries (1994)
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- Presents VTLS InfoStation, a multimedia workstation which handles video, audio, text and graphics in an integrated manner. It offers a standard environment which support library applications and integrates multimedia into the library's OPAC. Discusses technical aspects as well as management issues in setting up multimedia environment
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Schauder, C.: Library of Congress Subject Heading reference structures and OPACs (1991)
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- Abstract
- The provision of a comprehensive network of see and see also subject cross references has troubled cataloguers. Describes a survey in May 91 to explore Australian academic library practices with regard to the provision of cross references and perceptions of the importance of these in the light of OPAC searching capabilities. The study examines the provision of syndetic structure (hierarchical and related references) using LCSH. The study was limited to the appliation of LCSH in higher education, TAFE and state libraries with OPACs. Considers whether aspects pf LoC subject cataloguing policies and individual library practices are changing with the shift from the manual to the online environment. Offers labour-saving options tp provide user access to the syndetic structure of LCSH
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Huthwaite, A.: Understanding the user : cognitive aspects of subject searching (1993)
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Tillotson, J.: Is keyword searching the answer? (1995)
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- Abstract
- Examines 3 aspects of keyword searching to see if defaulting to keyword searches might serve as a solution to the problems users find when performing subject searches in OPACs. Investigates if keyword searching produces useful results; if people who use keyword searches to find information on a subject report that they are satisfied with the results; and how keyword searching and controlled vocabulary searching are offered and explained in currently available OPAC interfaces. Concludes that both keyword and controlled vocabulary searching ought to be easily available in an OPAC, and that improvements need to be made in explanation and help offered to subject searchers
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Solomon, P.: Access to fiction for children : a user-based assessment of options and opportunities (1997)
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- Reports on a study of children's intentions, purposes, search terms, strategies, successes and breakdowns in accessing fiction. Data was gathered using naturalistic methods of persistent, intensive observation and questioning with children in several school library media centres in the USA, including 997 OPAC transactions. Analyzes the data and highlights aspects of the broader context of the system which may help in development of mechanisms for electronic access
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Hogan, S.A.: Educating users about catalogues and cataloguing : the impossible dream (1993)
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- International cataloguing and bibliographic control. 22(1993) no.2, S.23-26
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Ayres, F.H.; Nielsen, L.P.S.; Ridley, M.J.: Design and display issues for a manifestation-based catalogue at Bradford (1997)
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- Abstract
- Describes the technical aspects of a feasibility study to test a new concept in bibliographic control based on the manifestations of a work. Conventional catalogues are based on the main entry principle which follows from the concept that there should be 1 main entry for each work. The Bradford OPAC project, at Bradford University, UK, aimed to develop a new type of hierarchical bibliographic record structure to cope with the problem of applying the main entry principle to multiple cataloguing records which are manisfestations of the same work. The project involved the storage of MARC data sets of bibliographic records, taken from the Bradford University Library OPAC and the OCLC WorldCat database, in a relational database (MS Access) on a PC. This was then used for an experimental Windows based OPAC, to evaluate the overall success of the idea and any problem areas identified with a view to a more substantial study. The project also aimed to test whether intelligent and responsive software, using a graphic user interface and based on sets of manifestations, could provide a better route to information than a display based on a single work
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Pejtersen, A.M.: ¬The role of domain, task and users in providing subject access to information (1993)
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- Decribes the BookHouse, a system for the retrieval and indexing of fiction and non fiction literature developed for public and school libraries though cooperation between library and information science professionals. Discusses 3 aspects of the system: domain characteristic; task analysis; and user characteristics. Outlines the framework underlying the collection of field data with special emphasis on the work involved in transforming the empirical field studies of user behaviour in the library into computer system specifications and subsequent design of a retrieval system providing subject access to fiction. Describes a few of the many indexing policies, rules and practices which evolved for concept identification and book descriptions as well as the functionality and associated displays of the system for supporting the retrieval and indexing of fiction
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Cherry, J.M.; Clinton, M.: ¬An experimental investigation of two types of instruction for OPAC users (1991)
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- Canadian journal of information science. 16(1991) no.4, S.2-22
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McLachlan, R.W.: Public libraries : shrinking dollars, increased demands; clerical staff and OCLC to the rescue (1991)
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- OCLC micro. 7(1991) no.6, S.19-22
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Sandlian, P.: Rethinking the rules (1995)
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- School library journal. 41(1995) no.7, S.22-25
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Martin, G.: Main entry : the argument for a defence of main entry in the OPAC (1996)
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- Cataloguing Australia. 22(1996) nos.1/2, S.21-25
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Nuttall, H.D.; McAbee, S.L.: Pathfinders on-line : adding pathfinders to a NOTIS on-line system (1997)
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- 27.11.1995 17:07:22
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Goldberg, T.; Neagle, E.: Serials information in the OPAC : a model for shared responsibility (1996)
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- Serials review. 22(1996) no.4, S.55-63
