A computerized on-line key word indexing system for drug information retrieval.
The Idaho Drug Information Service has been in operation since 1972. During this time, five different files and manual methods of filing have evolved. As a result of confusion over indexing terms, information became lost within the filing systems, and the files fell into disuse. A reorganization of the files was undertaken in an attempt to develop a filing system that would be functional and efficient. Methods of manual filing are briefly reviewed. A computerized on-line key word indexing system for information storage and retrieval was initiated. The development and operation of the Drug Information Retrieval Terminal System (DIRTS) is described completely. At this time, DIRTS is fully operational. The system has eliminated the previous problems encountered with the manual filing systems, and user response has been good.
D000043:Abstracting and Indexing; D003201:Computers; D004346:Drug Information Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007061:Idaho; D007256:Information Systems / Q000458:organization & administration*