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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- ISSN
- 0024-2535
- DOI
- 10.1108/EUM0000000001483
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
The thesaurus module of the BookshelF automated system is describedbriefly. The results are reported of a research survey into theoperation of this module. A questionnaire returned by 23 institutionswas analysed. Three broad areas of operation are discussed use of thethesaurus, practices relating to term selection and the value andproblems of the module. The results indicate a variety of approaches tousing a thesaurus and outline common problems encountered and possiblesolutions. It is concluded that the module is not being fully utilisedor problems satisfactorily resolved.
Journal
Library Review – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jun 1, 1991