Abstract
Text retrieval (TR) systems are also commonly referred to as information retrieval (IR) systems. Essentially they can be thought of as being equivalent to the cataloguing and OPAC modules of library housekeeping systems — but with a difference. They are especially suited to the “special library or information unit, or a special collection within a larger library system”: this is particularly true where the stock to be catalogued is non‐standard material such as report literature, conference proceedings, journal articles. TR systems are more useful than housekeeping systems when the record contains a great deal of text — for example, a lengthy abstract or the full text of an article, report or letter.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
