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A History of Online Information Services, 1963-1976
Contributor(s): Bourne, Charles P. (Author), Hahn, Trudi Bellardo (Author)

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 ISBN: 0262025388     ISBN-13: 9780262025386
Publisher: MIT Press
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2003
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Annotation: Every field of history has a basic need for a detailed chronology of what happened: who did what when. In the absence of such a resource, fanciful accounts flourish. This book provides a rich narrative of the early development of online information retrieval systems and services, from 1963 to 1976--a period important to anyone who uses a search engine, online catalog, or large database. Drawing on personal experience, extensive research, and interviews with many of the key participants, the book describes the individuals, projects, and institutions of the period. It also corrects many common errors and misconceptions and provides milestones for many of the significant developments in online systems and technology.

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BISAC Categories:
- Computers | System Administration - Storage & Retrieval
- Computers | History
- History
Dewey: 025.040
LCCN: 2002040789
Age Level: 18-UP
Grade Level: 13-UP
Series: Mit Press
Physical Information: 1.16" H x 6.5" W x 10.02" L (2.16 lbs) 496 pages
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index
 
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A detailed chronology of the early, pre-Internet years of online information systems and services.

Every field of history has a basic need for a detailed chronology of what happened: who did what when. In the absence of such a resource, fanciful accounts flourish. This book provides a rich narrative of the early development of online information retrieval systems and services, from 1963 to 1976--a period important to anyone who uses a search engine, online catalog, or large database. Drawing on personal experience, extensive research, and interviews with many of the key participants, the book describes the individuals, projects, and institutions of the period. It also corrects many common errors and misconceptions and provides milestones for many of the significant developments in online systems and technology.

Contributor Bio(s): Bourne, Charles P.: - Charles P. Bourne, a pioneer in information retrieval services, was formerly Director of the Institute of Library Research at the University of California and Vice President of DIALOG Information Services.Hahn, Trudi Bellardo: - Trudi Bellardo Hahn is Manager of Library User Education Services and Adjunct Professor at the College of Information Studies, University of Maryland.
 
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