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- The remarkable scope of this important conference is revealed
in the present volume of papers, covering not only the software
itself but also a number of areas that impinge upon systems using
text retrieval. The environment within which text retrieval systems
operate is examined, hardware options in relation to office automation
and database management systems are explored, and the user's
viewpoint considered in terms of user-friendliness in software
and the ergonomics of terminal features. The design of training
programmes, and external forces such as legislation and standardization,
are also related to the adoption of text retrieval systems.
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- Also covered; the benefits to be gained from the interface
of text retrieval software with other kinds of systems, including
word processing packages; downloading and uploading; entry and
output of non-textual data; decentralized input in multi-user
systems, and other methods of bulk input, whether via the keyboard
or by OCR. Further themes include: the manipulation of data by
statistics, report generator and similar packages; interfacing
with library management software; text retrieval from electronic
mail; and other interfaces, including microform, videodisc, viewdata
and voice recognition.
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- The book also contains a review of contemporary text retrieval
software. Altogether, an essential acquisition for all concerned
with this important application of information technology.
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- ISBN 0 947568 04 2
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- £18.00/US$34.00
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- 'Can be wholeheartedly recommended as a state-of-the-art
overview a high standard of technical competence, common sense,
and readability '
- Inform
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- 'As a general survey of current topics in information
science this book is excellent. It would make a good text book
for library and information science students. On the state of
the art of information technology and related topics of relevance
to librarians and information scientists, it is to be recommended.'
- British Book News
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- ' this volume is well worthwhile for anyone setting up
and initiating a text retrieval system. The authors are all eminent
in their fields and the papers are clear and readable, taking
the reader through all the stages and problems which may be encountered.'
- IT's News
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