Title :
A case study of online information: Second generation systems design
Author :
Basara, D. ; Burgin, D. ; Ryan, G. ; Trummel, P.
Author_Institution :
Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA
Abstract :
The authors present a typical online information system and discuss the problems inherent in its use. The problems are addressed by a revised system which provides easier access to the database for both novice and experienced users. The system is illustrated by a scenario of a typical interaction with the revised system. The system used as an example is an online library catalog based on the SPIRES database management system.
Keywords :
database management systems; information retrieval systems; system documentation; user interfaces; SPIRES database management system; database; database access; experienced users; novice users; online information system; online library catalog; second generation systems design; user interactions; Catalogs; Computers; Economic indicators; Graphics; Indexes; Libraries; Presses;
Journal_Title :
Professional Communication, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPC.1986.6448995
