Document (#3864)

Author
Gupta, U.
Salisbury, L.
Title
Is FirstSearch really attractive?
Source
College and research libraries news. 53(1992), S.461-464
Year
1992
Abstract
FirstSearch, an inexpensive online interactive search geared to end user searching, was recently introduced by OCLC. Examnines its features and offers observations based on a month's free trail at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Theme
OPAC
Object
FirstSearch

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