Effective Management of Classified Documents Using the Library Document System

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Abstract:

Previous automated classified document systems developed commercially or in-house to serve classified libraries with 50,000 documents or less, have been limited by excessive cost or insufficient functionality. The problem addressed by this research was to improve the automated systems available to classified libraries with 50,000 documents or less, by upgrading the Library Document System LDS to meet the tracking and document search needs of librarians. The approach taken was to first conduct a survey of 25 classified libraries to assess their document tracking procedures and requirements. Next, a thorough examination of the commercial and in-house automated classified document systems was performed to determine the state of solutions available. Finally, a strategy for modifying LDS was outlined to incorporate the tracking and document search features desired, using modern relational database constructs, structured programming techniques, and user-friendly interface design. As a result of this work, LDS was upgraded to fulfill the needs of classified librarians with 50,000 documents or less. In particular the schemata of the system were extended, a sophisticated search facility was implemented, and a mouse-oriented user-friendly interface was provided. Computer software, Library automation.

Author(s):
Elkern, Jr, Kenneth F.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis,
Pagination:
0090

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*AUTOMATION, *DATA MANAGEMENT, *CLASSIFIED MATERIALS, *LIBRARIES, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, DATA BASES, COMPUTERS, COMPUTER PROGRAMMING, THESES, SURVEYS, DOCUMENTS, STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING, USER FRIENDLY, ACCESS, INFORMATION RETRIEVAL, SEARCHING, COSTS, TRACKING, INTERFACES, LOCAL AREA NETWORKS, STRATEGY, REQUIREMENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Information Science
Keyword(s):
*CLASSIFIED LIBRARIES, LDS(LIBRARY DOCUMENT SYSTEM)
Report Date:
1994 Sep 01