Design of the Document Finding System: General Features

Mentions the objectives of the series of experiments undertaken in the DRTC on the use of computer in document finding. The advantage of using a freely-faceted analytico-synthetic depth version of the Colon Classification in computer-based retrieval system is emphasised. The need for reader-librarian dialogue in the precise formulation of the query is pointed out. The provision for browsing by the reader among the entries retrieved in response to a query to facilitate the pin-pointed selection of documents is discussed. Gives a brief outline of the steps involved, and the equipment used in the experiments on feasibility study.