A system for storage of references. A method of storage and retrieval of references on a personal microcomputer
A computer program, written in BBC BASIC, for storage and retrieval of literature references on a personal microcomputer Jilted with floppy disc drives is described. The storage capacity is 425 references per 100K disc. A versatile search function allows ready access to references by matching any number of combinations of the following 10 items; authors, name, year and volume of journal, pages, reference number, und up to four key words. The resulting bibliographic list can be formatted to any desired house style. There is a facility for sorting the list into alphabetical order of the authors und the use of a wordprocessor for special print styles on any BBC compatible printer. These two features make retyping the list unnecessary. A search can be done manually while browsing through the references. Advantages of this system over the existing packages are discussed. The program is totally run by on‐screen menus, and it is easy to use, even by a novice. Copyright © 1985, Wiley Blackwell. All rights reserved