Document (#4545)

Author

Bowman, S.
Avey, F.D.
Turner, C.

Title

¬A comparative study of the impact of Online Public Access Catalogues on the information gathering and utilisation habits of different user groups

Imprint

London : British Library / Research and Development Department

Year

1991

Series

BLRD report; 6095

Abstract

The OPAC has developed into an information providing tool capable of many varied tasks. Maps this development. Discusses the interface between the OPAC and the casual or inexperienced user and the expending use of networks. Surveays the growth of OPACs and shows that OPACs have developed a number of features from information retrieval. Assesses areas of further research

Theme

OPAC

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