Software for information storage and retrieval tested, evaluated and compared: general introduction... part 1.

In this first article of a series, several categories of microcomputer software for information storage and retrieval are distinguished and characterised: (1) classical retrieval systems, (2) end-user software, (3) indexing programs, (4) full-text retrieval programs, and (5) personal information man...

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Publicado en:Electronic Library Vol. 9; no. 3; pp. 145 - 155
Autores principales: Sieverts EG, Hofstede M
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: Emerald Publishing Limited 1991 Jun
Acceso en línea:Ver este registro en EBSCOhost
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Sumario:In this first article of a series, several categories of microcomputer software for information storage and retrieval are distinguished and characterised: (1) classical retrieval systems, (2) end-user software, (3) indexing programs, (4) full-text retrieval programs, and (5) personal information managers. In addition, the special retrieval techniques of hypertext and best-match searching are discussed. The 20-odd programs which will be assessed in subsequent articles are characterised according to these categories. As an introduction to the coming comparison and assessment, a systematic listing and discussion of properties and functions of ISR software is presented.