Local Automation Model: Program Specification -- User Access for Cataloging and Retrieval,
Abstract
The Local Automation Model (LAM) project will demonstrate the integration of a local collection management system with access to remote bibliographic data bases. Through an intelligent gateway processor, users of the system will be able to access a local catalog and the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) Technical Reports data base simultaneously. The system will consist of a commercial software package (for local collection management) integrated with a subset of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Technology Information System (an intelligent gateway). The intelligent gateway permits sharing of bibliographic resources between the network of technical libraries and information centers within the Department of Defense and the DoD technical information clearinghouse -- DTIC. This program specification described the requirements and design details for integrating the operation of the two software components through development of a standard command language and user interface. Thus, with one set of commands and procedures, a user will be able to simultaneously search heterogeneous data bases, merge and postprocess search results, and share citations to new holdings with other members of the network. This will produce a significant reduction in the duplication of manual and intellectual effort associated with sharing geographically dispersed, heterogeneous bibliographic resources.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA179411
Entities
People
- Dennis J. O'connor
- Richard W. Hartt
Organizations
- LMI