Linking Library Users: A Culture Change in Librarianship.

Koenig, Michael E. D.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Linking Library Users: A Culture Change in Librarianship.

Koenig, Michael E. D.

American Libraries, v21 n9 p844-45,847,849 Oct 1990

Discussion of library information systems focuses on the idea of including user-supplied data (USD) in libraries' automated catalogs. Hypertext is mentioned, the information explosion and the ability to selectively retrieve information is considered, and the value of user input in evaluating the relevance of material is discussed. (12 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Computer System Design, Hypermedia, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Information Technology, Interaction, Library Role, Library Services, Online Catalogs, Relevance (Information Retrieval), User Needs (Information), Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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