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A comprehensive bibliography database using a microcomputer
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
|June 21, 1986
Summary
A computerized reference management system was developed for efficient organization and retrieval of research literature. This system aids researchers and institutions in managing extensive bibliographies and generating reprint requests.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Information Science
- Computer Science
Context:
- Managing scientific literature and research references can be challenging.
- Traditional methods of organizing references are often time-consuming and inefficient.
- The need for a robust system to handle large volumes of bibliographic data is critical.
Purpose:
- To describe the implementation and functionality of a microcomputer-based system for managing research references.
- To provide a user-friendly interface for adding, editing, searching, and displaying bibliographic information.
- To demonstrate the system's capability in generating formatted bibliographies and reprint requests.
Summary:
- A database management system was developed on a microcomputer to computerize journal references and other sources.
- Users can input citation details, institutional addresses, article descriptions, keywords, and abstracts.
- The system supports adding, editing, searching, displaying, printing, and exporting references, with search results including abstracts.
Impact:
- Facilitates efficient personal study, book writing, article preparation, and thesis development.
- Provides a valuable tool for institutions, departments, and small libraries to manage their collections.
- Demonstrates the benefits of computerization for bibliographic services, akin to larger services.