The Scientific and Technical Information Network (STINET). Foundation for Evolution.

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Abstract:

This paper describes advances which are being made in information retrieval systems to assist end-users and information specialists to overcome the critical barriers which make it difficult for them to exploit the power of these systems. Technology which is being applied to allow users to interact with information retrieval systems with greater ease and more successful results is identified. To illustrate this process, the efforts of the U.S. Defense Technical Information Center to develop and implement an integrated, functional, scientific and technical information network are described. This network was purposefully designed to incorporate both end-users and their information management intermediaries in a complementary manner making them resolute partners in the work and its rewards. The uses of technology modules -- artificial intelligence, expert systems, gateways, user-friendly interfaces -- to overcome user barriers are described. Keywords Libraries User barriers DGISDod Gateway Information System Networking.

Author(s):
Cotter, Gladys A.
Author Organization(s):
DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER ALEXANDRIA VA OFFICE OF INFORMATION SYST EMS AND TECHNOLOGY
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0033

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DTIC/TR-88/5
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
AI and Machine Learning; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, *INFORMATION SYSTEMS, *MAN COMPUTER INTERFACE, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BARRIERS, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, NETWORKS, TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTERS, USER NEEDS, MANAGEMENT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science, Human Factors Engineering and Man Machine Systems, Computer Programming and Software
Keyword(s):
STINET(Scientific and Technical Information Network), DGIS(DoD Gateway Information Systems), Networking, Gateways, PE65801S
Report Date:
1987 Sep 01