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- This book brings to a far wider public the conclusions of
the Inter-University Software Committee, which was responsible
for recommending the text retrieval software to be adopted by
UK universities for research and teaching. It provides an in-depth
evaluation of three text retrieval systems (BASIS, BRS/Search
and STATUS), and a detailed evaluation scheme which may be applied
in selecting any other system. Numerous functions of each system
are evaluated, relating to three main areas: interfaces (command-language,
customised screens and menus, and communication with other software),
function (text structure, retrieval functions, output functions,
control of terminology, updating, recovery, privacy and security,
administration issues and system monitoring), and general issues
(documentation, vendor support, installation, and hardware).
The resulting list of criteria is an invaluable tool for anyone
who has to select a software product; the structure of the book
allows the reader to make comparisons throughout between specific
features and functions of retrieval systems.
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- ISBN 0 947568 42 5
- 1989
- £19.50/US$39.00
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- 'An excellent book, and essential reading for any librarian,
information professional, or computer manager seriously considering
the purchase of a text retrieval package. Whilst of particular
value to the higher education audience, it will also be useful
reading for corporate information managers.'
- Inform
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- 'Exhaustive in both coverage of features offered by the
packages and their performance is carrying out these features....
I found these tests fascinating.... the questions are those which
anyone wishing to buy a free text retrieval package should be
asking. For this reason, and for its readability, I would recommend
this report.'
- UKOLUG Newsletter
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- 'Essential for anyone considering implementing a free
text system. Such readers will be able to examine the results
and tests in the light of their own requirements, avoiding some
of the pitfalls as a consequence.'
- Library Review
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