Knowledge-based systems for general reference work applications, problems, and progress

• Main Author: Richardson, John V. 1949- (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: San Diego Academic Press 1995
• Series: Library and information science
• Subjects: Expert systems (Computer science); Reference services (Libraries) > Automation
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• Physical Description: xix, 355 pages illustration 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (p. 325-328) and index
• ISBN: 9780125884600

Knowledge-Based Systems in General Reference Work provides a complete, detailed analysis of the 50 existing expert system prototypes for library reference work. Both theory and applications are present in this newest volume of the Library and Information Sciences Series. Features: * Analyzes in detail 50 prototype expert systems * Provides both theoretical and practical procedures for reference working * Evaluates existing systems and aids in development of new ones * Historical background presenting the field's paradigmatic thinking * Decision trees for basic formats of reference material * Flowchart modeling the reference transaction