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| Web URL(s): | http://archive.lib.msu.edu/tic/rpr/1991/Turfgrass/39247,%20Michigan%20State,%20Cookingham.PDF
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| Publication Type:
| Report |
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| Material Type: | Manuscript |
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| Monographic Corporate Author(s): | Turfgrass Information Center |
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| Monograph Title: | USGA Turfgrass Information File: [1991 Final Progress Report], 1991. |
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| Publishing Information: | East Lansing, Michigan: Turfgrass Information Center, Michigan State University Libraries |
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| # of Pages: | 6 |
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| Collation: | [1], 5 pp. |
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| Abstract/Contents: | "The Michigan State University (MSU) Libraries are pleased to report steady progress on three important fronts during the 1990/1991 USGA Turfgrass Information File (USGA TGIF) project year. These issues include "ease-of-use," levels of use, and the size of the database itself. Ease-of-use: Based on Research Committee and subscriber feedback, 1990/1991 project efforts focused on making the software "front-end" to USGA TGIF more streamlined and "user-friendly." A revised menu system, redesigned search screens, and quicker entry and exit procedures highlighted these improvements. Changes will continue to be made to the system based on user feedback, data-base evolution, and software improvements. The August release of the USGA TGIF Simulator Series as an orientation, training, and promotional tool has provided new and potential users of the database with a low-key and realistic taste of the system without the pressure of "live" online telecommunications. Levels of use: During the year, search and service requests from 42 states and five countries were processed at the Turfgrass Information Center (TIC). The new availability of the continuously-expanding TOPICS bibliography series, with 40 now "in print,", has provided an additional format for users of the literature. These will continue to expand in number based on expressed topical interest, with updated revisions on a regular basis. USGA TGIF itself: USGA TGIF passed a milestone in February, when the 20,000th record was entered into the database. Continous growth of the file reflects both the current growth of the literature and the processing of materials published since 1972. By the end of September 1991, over 21,300 records had been entered. Conclusion: Continued software and database evolution, enhanced services and data availability, and an aggressive outreach and marketing program will characterize the upcoming project period. Thank you for your continued support of our efforts to provide universal, convenient, comprehensive, rapid, and affordable access to the turf science literature." |
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| Language: | English |
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| References: | 0 |
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| See Also: | See also related summary article "USGA Turfgrass Information File project" 1991 Turfgrass Research Summary [USGA/GCSAA], 1991, p. 11, R=39247. R=39247 |
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| Note: | "Final Annual Project Report"
"1990-1991" |
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