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  1. Meadow, C.T.: Speculations on the measurement and use of user characteristics in information retrieval experimentation (1994) 0.15 
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    Source
    Canadian journal of information and library science. 19(1994) no.4, S.1-22
  2. Meadow, C.T.: ¬A proposed method of measuring the utility of individual information retrieval tools (1996) 0.15 
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    Source
    Canadian journal of information and library science. 21(1996) no.1, S.22-34
  3. Dewey, M.: Decimal classification beginnings (1990) 0.11 
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    Abstract
    Describes the author's development of the Dewey Decimal Classification
    Date
    25.12.1995 22:28:43
  4. Meadow, C.T.: Ink into bits : a Web of converging media (1998) 0.11 
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  5. Boyce, B.R.; Meadow, C.T.; Kraft, D.H.: Measurement in information science (1994) 0.11 
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  6. Holyoak, K.J.; Thagard, P.: Mental leaps : analogy in creative thought (1995) 0.09 
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    Footnote
    Rez. in: Knowledge organization 24(1997) no.2, S.116-117 (C.T. Gilreath)
  7. Gilreath, C.T.: Merons, taxons, and qualities : a taxonomy of aspects (1995) 0.09 
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  8. Melby, A.K.; Warner, C.T.: ¬The possibilities of language : a discussion of the nature of language, with implications for human and machine translation (1995) 0.09 
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  9. Belayche, C.: ¬A propos de la classification de Dewey (1997) 0.07 
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    Abstract
    All classifications are based on ideologies and Dewey is marked by its author's origins in 19th century North America. Subsequent revisions indicate changed ways of understanding the world. Section 157 (psycho-pathology) is now included with 616.89 (mental troubles), reflecting the move to a genetic-based approach. Table 5 (racial, ethnic and national groups) is however unchanged, despite changing views on such categorisation
    Source
    Bulletin d'informations de l'Association des Bibliothecaires Francais. 1997, no.175, S.22-23
  10. Shuttleworth, C.: Marot, Hofstadter, index (1998) 0.07 
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    Abstract
    Comments on Douglas Hofstadter's index to his book 'Le ton beau de Marot: in praise of the music of language'. Hofstadter took charge of the book design, typography, typesetting and copy-editing, and also compiled the index which covers 23 pages of 3 columnes and is set in a practically illegible 4-point. Although the index breaks all the rules of indexing, it is a masterly creation showing the author's industry, exhuberance and wit. Summarizes Hofstadter's own remarks on how creating the index gave hin new insights into what his book was essentially about
    Source
    Indexer. 21(1998) no.1, S.22-23
  11. Gilreath, C.T.: Terms, symbols, and ordinals : a taxonomy of designators (1993) 0.07 
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  12. Samstag-Schnock, U.; Meadow, C.T.: PBS: an ecomical natural language query interpreter (1993) 0.07 
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  13. Schmidt, C.T.: ¬The systemics of dialogism : on the prevalence of the self in HCI design (1997) 0.07 
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  14. Capps, M.; Ladd, B.; Stotts, D.: Enhanced graph models in the Web : multi-client, multi-head, multi-tail browsing (1996) 0.06 
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    Abstract
    Richer graph models permit authors to 'program' the browsing behaviour they want WWW readers to see by turning the hypertext into a hyperprogram with specific semantics. Multiple browsing streams can be started under the author's control and then kept in step through the synchronization mechanisms provided by the graph model. Adds a Semantic Web Graph Layer (SWGL) which allows dynamic interpretation of link and node structures according to graph models. Details the SWGL and its architecture, some sample protocol implementations, and the latest extensions to MHTML
    Date
    1. 8.1996 22:08:06
  15. Marchionini, G.; Meadow, C.T.; Dwiggins, S.; Lin, X.; Jiabin, W.; Yuan, W.: ¬A study of user interaction with information retrieval interfaces : progress report (1991) 0.06 
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  16. Meadow, C.T.: Reporting information about studies of information (1995) 0.06 
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  17. Yuan, W.; Meadow, C.T.: ¬A study of the use of variables in information retrieval user studies (1999) 0.06 
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  18. Brueggeman, P.: ¬19 tips for enhancing CD-ROM performance (1993) 0.05 
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    Abstract
    Lists 19 tips, based on the author's experience with IBM compatible CD-ROM workstations, designed to yield improved performance by more efficient use of the computer hardware, particularly the hard disc. The tips also apply to Macintosh workstations. Covers: optimising files; placing CD-ROM software at the front of the hard disc; using disc caching software; use of the autopark facility; checking the interleave; browsing for orphan files; using CHKDSK/f command; low level formatting of hard disc; purchasing of microcomputers with large RAM caches; stepping up in MHZ and CPU; using more memory and memory management software; putting full path before software is loaded by AUTOEXEC.BAT and batch files; REM software specific lines in AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS; feeding paper tp printer from a box on the flor; booting up in turbo mode and with Num Lock off; speeding up cursor keys; and protecting system enhancements
    Source
    CD-ROM professional. 6(1993) no.1, S.17-22
  19. Meadow, C.T.: Text information retrieval systems (1992) 0.04 
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  20. Coles, C.: Information seeking behaviour of public library users : use and non-use of electronic media (1999) 0.04 
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    Abstract
    This paper highlights some of the significant findings from author's PhD: "Factors affecting the end-use of electronic databases in public libraries." Public libraries have a wide range of different types of users who, unlike academic or special library users, are not necessarily information-trained (see Coles, 1998). Whereas the academic, special library user may have specific information needs that can be met by electronic sources, public library users do not necessarily have such specific information needs that can easily be identified and met. Most user surveys have tended to concentrate on the searching and retrieval aspect of information seeking behaviour, whereas this study's user survey focused more on how people perceived and related to Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). It was not how people searched a particular electronic source, in this case CD-ROM, that was of prime interest but rather whether or not people actually used them at all and the reasons why people did or did not use electronic media. There were several reasons the study looked at CD-ROM specifically. Firstly, CD-ROM is a well established technology, most people should be familiar with CD-ROM/multimedia. Secondly, CD-ROM was, at the start of the study, the only open access electronic media widely available in public libraries. As well as examining why public library users chose to use electronic sources, the paper looks at the types of CD-ROM databases used both in the library and in general Also examined are what sort of searches users carried out. Where appropriate some of the problems inherent in studying end-users in public libraries and the difficulty in getting reliable data, are discussed. Several methods were used to collect the data. I wished to avoid limiting research to a small sample of library sites, the aim was to be as broad in scope as possible. There were two main groups of people 1 wished to look at: non-users as well as CD-ROM users
    Date
    22. 3.2002 8:51:28

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