Document (#7200)

Author

Harbord, E.

Title

From golden retriever (?) to GUI : recent OPAC developments at Newcastle

Source

Library review. 45(1996) no.2, S.10-14

Year

1996

Abstract

Describes how Advance OPAC was introduced to Newcastle University Library in Sep 93 and shows how users adapted to this system. Suggests the benefits of the OPAC

Theme

OPAC

Location

GB

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