Beyond the online catalog: developing an academic information system in the sciences.
The online public access catalog consists essentially of a machine-readable database with network capabilities. Like other computer-based information systems, it may be continuously enhanced by the addition of new capabilities and databases. It may also become a gateway to other information networks. This paper reports the evolution of the Bibliographic Access and Control System (BACS) of Washington University in end-user searching, current awareness services, information management, and administrative functions. Ongoing research and development and the future of the online catalog are also discussed.
Crawford
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Washington University School of Medicine Library, St. Louis, Missouri 63110.
Halbrook
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Kelly
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Stucki
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D002381:Catalogs, Library; D007999:Library Services; D008001:Library Technical Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D008523:MEDLARS; D008923:Missouri; D009862:Online Systems; D014481:United States