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  1. Borgman, C.L.: Why are online catalogs hard to use? : lessons learned from information-retrieval studies (1986) 0.01
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    Abstract
    Research in user behavior on online catalogs is in its early stages, but preliminary findings suggest that users encounter many of the same problems identified in behavioral studies of other types of bibliographic retrieval systems. Much can be learned from comparing the results of user behavior studies on these two types of systems. Research on user problems with both the mechanical aspects and the conceptual aspects of system use is reviewed, with the conclusion that more similiratiy exists across types of systems in conceptual than in mechanical problems. Also discussed are potential sources of the problems, due either to individual characteristics or to system variables. A series of research questions is proposed and a number of potential interim solutions ae suggested for alleviating some of the problems encountered by users of information systems
  2. Mitev, N.; Hildreth, C.R.: ¬Les catalogues interactifs en Grande-Bretagne et aux Etats-Unis (1989) 0.01
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    Source
    Bulletin des bibliothèques de France. 34(1989) no.1, S.22-47
  3. Wagner, H.: OPAC für jedermann? (1993) 0.01
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    Footnote
    Eine Replik zu Auer: OPAC und Zeichensatz (Mitteilungen der VÖB 46(1993) H.2, S.21-22)
  4. Auer, G.: Online-Kataloge und Zeichensatz (1993) 0.01
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    Source
    Mitteilungen der Vereinigung Österreichischer Bibliothekare. 46(1993) H.2, S.21-22
  5. Riesthuis, G.J.A.; Stuurman, P.: Tendenzen in de onderwerpsontsluiting : T.4: Onderwerpsontsluiting en on-line catalogi (1990) 0.01
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    Source
    Open. 22(1990) no.10, S.326-330
  6. Ostendorp, C.; Trinks-Schulz, H.: Integriertes Bibliothekssystem BABSY/i3v an der Hochschulbibliothek der Fachhochschule Gelsenkirchen (1999) 0.01
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    Date
    23. 3.2000 15:22:58
  7. Nye, J.B.: User interaction with the authority structure of the online catalog : results of a survey (1988) 0.01
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    Abstract
    A survey was conducted during 1987 to identify how online catalog users interact with various aspects of the catalog's authority control structure. Questionnaires were sent to major online catalog system vendors and to selected university libraries and networks known to have developed in-house online catalogs; additional copies were distributed to ACIG meeting participants during the ALA conference in San Francisco, June 1987. Twenty-one usable responses were received, twelve describing commercially available systems and nine from lacally developed systems.
  8. Montell, J.; Mason, J.: ¬The implementation of CLSI's CL-CAT in Warwickshire (1993) 0.01
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    Abstract
    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
  9. Bazuzi, J; Wüst, R.: integrating images into the OPAC : issues in distributed multimedia libraries (1994) 0.01
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    Abstract
    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
  10. Watanabe, T.: ¬An experimental OPAC system using NDC8 to improve subject access (1994) 0.01
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    Abstract
    Description of an attempt to improve OPAC subject access at Kobe University Library using Nippon Decimal Classification, 8th ed. (NDC8). Examines the theoretical aspects of using a classification for subject searching, then explains the Kobe system. Using the NDC8 machine-readable data file, a database was created for the OPAC, incorporating class numbers and subject headings. Difficulties arise from subdivisions and the structure of NDC8 itself, but it is an important area for development
  11. Guidelines for Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) Displays : Final Report May 2005. Recommended by the IFLA Task Force on Guidelines for OPACD Displays. Approved by the Standing Committee of the IFLA Cataloguing Section (2005) 0.01
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    Abstract
    Existing Online Public Access Catalogues (OPACs) demonstrate differences in the range and complexity of their functional features, terminology, and help facilities. Many libraries already have OPACs and many of them have a need for guidelines that help them to design or redesign the displays for their OPACs, taking their users' needs into account. This book provides such guidelines, recommendations and a corpus of good practice to assist libraries in this process. The audience for these guidelines is librarians charged with customising OPAC software and vendors and producers of this software. The guidelines are mainly designed for general libraries with collections of resources in the humanities, the social sciences, and the pure and applied sciences. They are intended to apply to any type of catalogue, independently of the kind of interface and technology used. This is the Final Report of a Task Force an the matter, which was approved by the Standing Committee of the IFLA Cataloguing Section.
  12. Wimmer, W.: Mit dem 'Surfbrett' in die Bibliothek : der World-Wide-Web Katalog der Bibliothek der Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (1996) 0.01
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    Date
    22. 4.1996 20:07:57
  13. Recker, I.; Ronthaler, M.; Zillmann, H.: OSIRIS - Osnabrück Intelligent Research Information System : ein Hyperbase Front End System für OPACs (1996) 0.01
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    Date
    22. 4.1996 20:07:57
  14. Schauder, C.: Library of Congress Subject Heading reference structures and OPACs (1991) 0.01
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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
  15. Huthwaite, A.: Understanding the user : cognitive aspects of subject searching (1993) 0.01
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  16. Tillotson, J.: Is keyword searching the answer? (1995) 0.01
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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
  17. Oberhauser, O.: Card-image public access catalogues (CIPACs) : an international survey (2003) 0.01
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    Abstract
    This paper surveys card-image public access catalogues (CIPACs) - online library catalogues based an databases of digitised catalogue cards and more or less sophisticated mechanisms for browsing or searching. Solutions of this kind have been implemented by a number of libraries in various countries since the mid-1990s, mainly as inexpensive altematives to a full retrospective conversion of their old catalogues. The article presents a Web page dedicated to CIPACs, identifies and describes four main categories of interface software for such catalogues, and provides a comparative overview of 50 CIPACs in 11 countries, looking at aspects such as geographical distribution, growth and size, software, number of catalogues, processing and index creation, navigation, image formats, and other features.
  18. Solomon, P.: Access to fiction for children : a user-based assessment of options and opportunities (1997) 0.01
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    Abstract
    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
  19. Mi, J.; Weng, C.: Revitalizing the library OPAC : interface, searching and display challenges (2008) 0.01
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    Abstract
    The behavior of academic library users has drastically changed in recent years. Internet search engines have become the preferred tool over the library online public access catalog (OPAC) for finding information. Libraries are losing ground to online search engines. In this paper, two aspects of OPAC use are studied: (1) the current OPAC interface and searching capabilities, and (2) the OPAC bibliographic display. The purpose of the study is to find answers to the following questions: Why is the current OPAC ineffective? What can libraries and librarians do to deliver an OPAC that is as good as search engines to better serve our users? Revitalizing the library OPAC is one of the pressing issues that has to be accomplished.
  20. Hogan, S.A.: Educating users about catalogues and cataloguing : the impossible dream (1993) 0.01
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    Source
    International cataloguing and bibliographic control. 22(1993) no.2, S.23-26

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