Experience in Developing, Introducing and Using Descriptor Information Retrieval Systems under Scientific Research Institute Conditions

摘要

For the purpose of studying the peculiarities of creation and operation of descriptor systems in a local information unit, the Information Department of a research institute is developing a large descriptor IRS capable of answering a bulk of requests received at the institute's reference service. The system consists of subsystems, covering altogether 70,000 documents, and providing responses to 70 percent of requests. The system is implemented on peek-a-boo cards accomodating 1,600 holes each. The basic assumptions and decisions of policy are described. Creation of descriptor IRSs in the specific conditions of a research institute is in the focus of attention as an organizational problem. The report points to the need for regular planned collaboration of various information services in creating descriptor systems which is a very involved and effort - consuming task. (Author)