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Users guide for the Water Resources Division bibliographic retrieval and report generation system

Open-File Report 83-691
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https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr83691

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Abstract

The WRDBIB Retrieval and Report-generation system has been developed by applying Multitrieve (CSD 1980, Reston) software to bibliographic data files. The WRDBIB data base includes some 9 ,000 records containing bibliographic citations and descriptors of WRD reports released for publication during 1968-1982. The data base is resident in the Reston Multics computer and may be accessed by registered Multics users in the field. The WRDBIB Users Guide provides detailed procedures on how to run retrieval programs using WRDBIB library files, and how to prepare custom bibliographic reports and author indexes. Users may search the WRDBIB data base on the following variable fields as described in the Data Dictionary: Authors, organizational source, title, citation, publication year, descriptors, and the WRSIC (accession) number. The Users Guide provides ample examples of program runs illustrating various retrieval and report generation aspects. Appendices include Multics access and file manipulation procedures; a ' Glossary of Selected Terms'; and a complete ' Retrieval Session ' with step-by-step outlines. (USGS)

Suggested Citation

Tamberg, N., 1983, Users guide for the Water Resources Division bibliographic retrieval and report generation system: U.S. Geological Survey Open-File Report 83-691, 97 p. ;28 cm., https://doi.org/10.3133/ofr83691.

ISSN: 2331-1258 (online)

Publication type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Title Users guide for the Water Resources Division bibliographic retrieval and report generation system
Series title Open-File Report
Series number 83-691
DOI 10.3133/ofr83691
Year Published 1983
Language ENGLISH
Publisher U.S. Geological Survey,
Description 97 p. ;28 cm.
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