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Course Description
LIS 9006A-002 (Fall 2012)
Online Searching
Course Description
An intensive study of the applications of online searching in information work, including characteristics of major retrieval systems and the principles and mechanics of searching. The structure and subject diversity of OPACs, and bibliographic and non-bibliographic databases will be examined. Criteria for the evaluation of search results will also be covered.
This course is no longer active. Please contact FIMS Undergraduate Student Services, fims@uwo.ca, for more information.