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Applications in information retrieval and management

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In this and the next chapter, we will examine the ways in which the microcomputer can contribute to the remaining tasks of the library and information services (LIS). For the sake of convenience, these have been divided into discrete topics, but the LIS manager must always look for ways in which to integrate these functions in order to reduce duplication of effort, eliminate transcription errors, etc. Much off-theshelf software now on the market provides just this integration, in that the software is provided as a series of modules covering specific functions, which together form a complete system, from acquisitions to online catalogue. Modules can be bought as required and/or as funding permits: each module will work with all others, allowing records to be transferred from one to the other.

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  1. Department of Information Science, University of Strathclyde, UK

    Paul F. Burton (Lecturer)

  2. Systems Development, European Patent Office, Munich, Germany

    J. Howard Petrie (Principal Administrator)

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Burton, P.F., Petrie, J.H. (1991). Applications in information retrieval and management. In: Information Management Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-3206-8_5

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