Program: electronic library and information systems: Volume 27 Issue 3
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Data markup and directory publishing: experiences of using CAIRS‐IMS at the Association of Commonwealth Universities
Elaine Robinson, Colin HewsonInformation for regularly‐issued publications held on a database, such as accessions lists, bulletins and directories, can be downloaded with embedded codes used for…
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OPAC: opaque or Open, Public, Accessible and Co‐operative? Some developments in natural language processing
Pierre Le LoarerCurrent OPACs show their weakness in terms of ease of use and comprehension of user requests, and more generally in man/machine dialogue. Most OPAC searches are for subjects and…
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A comparative transaction log analysis of browsing and search formulation in online catalogues
Micheline Hancock‐BeaulieuOLIVE, a transaction logging facility enhanced with online questionnaires, was used to collect data from users of public and academic library catalogues. The comparative analysis…
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An overview of British Library automation at St. Pancras
Roger ButcherThe new British Library building is being constructed next to St. Pancras railway station in London. The building itself is being constructed for the Department of National…
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