Document (#3121)

Author

O'Leary, M.

Title

FirstSearch takes the lead

Source

Information today. 9(1992) no.2, S.11-14

Year

1992

Abstract

Describes the functions of FirstSearch, the end user interface designed by On-line Computer Library Center (OCLC) to facilitate access to the OCLC union catalogue and a range of data bases loaded from external publishers (H.W. Wilson, UMI/Data Courier). FirstSearch is provided via OCLC member libraries with a pricing structure based on payment per search

Object

FirstSearch
OCLC

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