Both theory and applications are present in this newest volume of the Library And Information Sciences Series. This book provides a completed, detailed analysis of the 50 existing expert system prototypes for library reference work.
Knowledge-based systems (KBS) offer opportunities for improving the quality of library services. Since KBS provide the point of contact between user, librarian, and the resources, they are important to the efficiency of any library. Knowledge-Based Systems for General Reference Work will assist readers in developing skills to communicate effectively about KBS and to write a prototype KBS. Topics and issues covered include the history of teaching reference work, modeling of reference transactions, logic for reference work, evaluative criteria, and the role of microcomputers in knowledge-based systems. (c) barnersandnoble.com