Expert Systems in Reference Services

This book, first published in 1989, introduces readers to expert systems applications in many areas of library and information science, and presents design and implementation issues encountered by librarians who have developed early systems to address the library reference function. Systems for ready reference, online database access, and enhancement of subject searching in online catalogues are all explored. Theoretical issues related to expert systems are balanced with descriptions of actual systems currently operating or under development. Reference librarians interested in computing and automation, library managers and administrators, as well as teachers and students in library schools, will be fascinated by this account of how expert systems are helping to make the expertise of the reference librarian available in a more consistent and timely fashion and reduce the burden of repetitive, predictable questions for the professional.

About the author

Christine Roysdon, Howard D. White

Summary

This book, first published in 1989, examines expert systems applications in library and information science, and presents design and implementation issues encountered by librarians who have developed early systems. Systems for ready reference, online database access, and subject searching in online catalogues are all explored.

Product details

• Authors: Christine White Roysdon
• Assisted by: Christine Roysdon (Editor), Howard D. White (Editor), Roysdon Christine (Editor), White Howard D. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.12.2021
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > Book trade, library system; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works > Dictionaries, encyclopaedias
• EAN: 9780367370664
• ISBN: 978-0-367-37066-4
• Pages: 254
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Library and Information Science
• Subjects: Information Retrieval, ibm pc, Library and information services, Reference services, knowledge acquisition, knowledge-based systems, expert system, Artificial Intelligence Applications, digital reference services, library automation, Marc Record, reference librarian, Cd Rom Database, expert systems for library reference, subject searching techniques, Expert System Shell, Skilled Reference Librarian, Anchor Term, Reference Personnel, Standard Reference Tools, Enhance Reference Services, Idea Tactics, SUNY Buffalo, Ala Code, Expert Advisory System, Subject Heading, Novice Librarian, Provide Reference Assistance, KBS Technology, Information Machine