Simplifying Online Searching: Creating Your Own Online Information Retrieval Manuals.

Gillespie, Jim

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Publication Date: 1990

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Simplifying Online Searching: Creating Your Own Online Information Retrieval Manuals.

Gillespie, Jim

Canadian Library Journal, v47 n4 p265-73 Aug 1990

Discusses the variety of search command languages among online systems and provides suggestions for creating online information retrieval manuals using a database management system such as dBASE III PLUS. An online systems comparison chart is included for INFOGLOBE, INFOMART, DIALOG, QUICK LAW, and REUTERS TEXTLINE. (LRW)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases, Online Searching, Online Systems, Online Vendors, Search Strategies, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - General; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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