InfoBase:BibSrch A Bibliographic DBMS for Self‐Service Catalogs

Abstract

InfoBaserBibSrch (originally called BibSrch) began as a hobby and has turned into a vocation. In developing the product, there was no sponsor to whom to answer. No one's requirements list had to be satisfied. The development process was an opportunity to explore, experiment, and challenge assumptions. My guidelines resulted from listening over the last twenty years to librarians critique systems. The product was in development for three years before the first test site was selected. Many people gave moral support and helped critique the product. My colleagues at the Federal Library and Information Center Committee provided special assistance, for which I am most grateful.

Citation

Lee Power, D. (1987), "InfoBase:BibSrch A Bibliographic DBMS for Self‐Service Catalogs", Reference Services Review, Vol. 15 No. 3, pp. 29-44. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb048986