The use of microelectronics to assist online information retrieval

Abstract

There is now available the technology to substantially improve the quality of online information retrieval at low cost. It is possible by using microcomputers to economize on search costs, increase the convenience of searching, improve the quality of a search, and make the searching process easier for the unskilled user. Some of the facilities have already been implemented on a microcomputer costing £650 ($950), and also on a microprocessor box which plugs in between an ordinary terminal and modem. Savings of search costs of more than 50% have been achieved. Some of the possible enhancements are discussed and the most appropriate way of introduing these features is surveyed.

Citation

Williams, P.W. (1980), "The use of microelectronics to assist online information retrieval", Online Review, Vol. 4 No. 4, pp. 393-399. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb024045