TOXLEARN: Microcomputer-based training for TOXLINE. Software

Technical Report · Sun Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5815280

Perkins, M

TOXLEARN is a microcomputer-based training package for TOXLINE. It is designed to teach librarians and information specialists, as well as scientists, how to search TOXLINE effectively. Its menu-driven structure makes it easy for new users to learn the basics of search for TOXLINE. In addition, TOXLEARN provides the skilled searcher with a way to easily reinforce or recall previously-learned search techniques. TOXLEARN contains approximately four hours of interactive instruction. Software Description: The software was developed under PILOTplus using the NLM LEARN Programmer. It runs on IBM-PC, XT, AT, PS2 and fully compatible computers. It requires 512K RAM memory, one disk drive, and DOS 2.0 or higher. It supports most monochrome, color graphics, enhanced color graphics, or visual graphics displays.

• Research Organization: National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD (USA). Specialized Information Services
• OSTI ID: 5815280
• Report Number(s): PB-89-155766/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
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COMPUTER GRAPHICS
COMPUTER-AIDED INSTRUCTION
EDUCATION
INFORMATION RETRIEVAL
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
MATERIALS
TOXIC MATERIALS
TOXICITY
TRAINING