Machine‐assisted approach to general reference materials

J. C. Meredith

Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1971, vol. 22, issue 3, 176-186

Abstract: A collection of 144 general reference works was analyzed and encoded according to 254 identifiable characteristics of services and contained data, comprising an “approach language” expressing search parameters. In response to a request submitted at an on‐line terminal, the “REFSEARCH” system retrieves the names of those works whose profiles meet or exceed the specification. The background and rationale of the system is discussed, its current use in the School of Librarianship, University of California, and its potential for direct service to library patrons.

Date: 1971
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