Connecting NovaNET and PLATO to an External Database: The University of Illinois Library Online Catalog.
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| Title: | Connecting NovaNET and PLATO to an External Database: The University of Illinois Library Online Catalog. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Avner, Elaine, Avner, Allen |
| Peer Reviewed: | N |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 1988 |
| Document Type: | Computer Programs Reports - Descriptive Speeches/Meeting Papers |
| Descriptors: | Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Information Retrieval, Menu Driven Software, Online Catalogs, Online Searching, Users (Information) |
| Abstract: | This paper provides the documentation for the program that provides access to the University of Illinois Online Catalog (OLC), together with a script to be used with 17 slides explaining the development of the program. Advantages of connecting a database to a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) system are outlined and sources of additional information are listed. It is noted that: (1) the menu-driven lesson assists users connected to the online catalog through a NovaNET port; (2) users submit requests in OLC language but can request definitions of format; and (3) the program provides information in a notesfile to determine whether the lesson worked correctly and what types of input errors occurred. (EW) |
| Entry Date: | 1989 |
| Accession Number: | ED306964 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This paper provides the documentation for the program that provides access to the University of Illinois Online Catalog (OLC), together with a script to be used with 17 slides explaining the development of the program. Advantages of connecting a database to a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) system are outlined and sources of additional information are listed. It is noted that: (1) the menu-driven lesson assists users connected to the online catalog through a NovaNET port; (2) users submit requests in OLC language but can request definitions of format; and (3) the program provides information in a notesfile to determine whether the lesson worked correctly and what types of input errors occurred. (EW) |
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