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OPACs through the Ages

Lucy A. Tedd (Department of Information and Library Studies, University of Wales, Aberystwyth, UK)

Library Review

ISSN: 0024-2535

Article publication date: 1 June 1994

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Abstract

Discusses the development of online public access catalogues (OPACs) from their beginnings to recently available systems. Describes research underpinning OPAC design. Considers user requirements and interfaces in more detail and also search software and database design.

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Citation

Tedd, L.A. (1994), "OPACs through the Ages", Library Review, Vol. 43 No. 4, pp. 27-37. https://doi.org/10.1108/00242539410063579

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MCB UP Ltd

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