TY  - JOUR
AB  - Research in the area of human‐computer interfaces offers guidance for enhancing online catalogs to satisfy patrons' information needs in a “user‐friendly” environment. This article briefly describes human‐computer interfaces and the fundamentals of good human‐computer communication. These concepts are then used as the criteria for evaluating the benefits and shortcomings of San Diego State University Library's INNOPAC, the PAC. In the final analysis, the PAC is not perfect—no system is. It has, however, made strides to overcome some of the failings of second‐generation online public access catalogs.
VL  - 9
IS  - 2
SN  - 0737-8831
DO  - 10.1108/eb047820
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/eb047820
AU  - Henry Helen K.
PY  - 1991
Y1  - 1991/01/01
TI  - Human‐computer interfaces and OPACS: Introductory thoughts related to INNOPAC
T2  - Library Hi Tech
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 63
EP  - 68
Y2  - 2024/09/18
ER  -