Beyond the online catalog: developing an academic information system in the sciences.
- 1 July 1987
- journal article
- Vol. 75 (3) , 202-8
Abstract
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.This publication has 4 references indexed in Scilit: