Building the Infrastructure of Resource Sharing: Union Catalogs, Distributed Search, and Cross-Database Linkage.
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| Title: | Building the Infrastructure of Resource Sharing: Union Catalogs, Distributed Search, and Cross-Database Linkage. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Lynch, Clifford A. |
| Source: | Library Trends. Win 1997 45(3):448-461. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 14 |
| Publication Date: | 1997 |
| Document Type: | Reports - Descriptive Journal Articles |
| Descriptors: | Comparative Analysis, Databases, Gateway Systems, Information Systems, Online Searching, Printed Materials, Shared Resources and Services, Union Catalogs |
| ISSN: | 0024-2594 |
| Abstract: | Union catalogs and distributed search systems are two ways users can locate materials in print and electronic formats. This article examines the advantages and limitations of both approaches and argues that they should be considered complementary rather than competitive. Discusses technologies creating linkage between catalogs and databases and primary content in electronic form. (PEN) |
| Entry Date: | 1997 |
| Accession Number: | EJ539671 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Union catalogs and distributed search systems are two ways users can locate materials in print and electronic formats. This article examines the advantages and limitations of both approaches and argues that they should be considered complementary rather than competitive. Discusses technologies creating linkage between catalogs and databases and primary content in electronic form. (PEN) |
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| ISSN: | 0024-2594 |
