Online Retrieval: A Dialogue of Theory and Practice, 2nd Edition

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

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Designed to assist beginning searchers, this text offers a comprehensive introduction to online systems that primarily provide information in the form of bibliographic citations. The authors provide basic how-to information on the use of online systems; discuss topics for which there are no accepted paradigms; and present alternative points of view within a framework of previous research. Expanding on the first edition, this volume contains new material addressing Internet search and retrieval techniques, as well as the more traditional Dialog and Lexis-Nexis services. The book is aimed at students on on-line retrieval courses, practicing librarians and on-line searchers in library settings. It can also be used as a quick reference tool and guide for in-service training.

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A successful textbook that should serve library school students well as an introduction to searching electronic databases.-Journal of Documentation
Easy to read and understand...Undoubtedly this text will enjoy widespread use in electronic search classes.-Journal of Library and Information Science
Geared toward the needs of students and library and information professionals who are interested in improving search skill techniques through practice examples.-JASIS
Information professionals who regularly undertake online and Internet searches would do well to read this book.-Managing Information
The favored searching text in LIS programs for over a decade.-Library Journal
Solid background in search techniques.- Reference & Research Book News
Solid background in search techniques.-Reference & Research Book News
Solid background in search techniques.Reference & Research Book News
"The favored searching text in LIS programs for over a decade."-Library Journal
"A successful textbook that should serve library school students well as an introduction to searching electronic databases."-Journal of Documentation
"Easy to read and understand...Undoubtedly this text will enjoy widespread use in electronic search classes."-Journal of Library and Information Science
"Information professionals who regularly undertake online and Internet searches would do well to read this book."-Managing Information
"Solid background in search techniques."-Reference & Research Book News
"Geared toward the needs of students and library and information professionals who are interested in improving search skill techniques through practice examples."-JASIS

Author Bio

The late GERALDENE WALKER was Assistant Professor, School of Information Science and Policy, University of New York at Albany. JOSEPH JANES is Assistant Professor, School of Information and Library Science, University of Washington, Seattle.