Software Reviews : Bibliotek: Bibliography Management System,Version 2.4 Reviewed by Mary C. Kraetzer,Mercy College Publisher: Scientific Software Products,Inc.,Suite 105,5726 Professional Circle,Indianapolis,IN 46241 (telephone: [phone]) Year of Publication: 1981,1982;Users guide,1983 Materials: Bibliotek software on a single disk,120-page user's manual,padded binder Price: $95 Software and documentation;$20 Documentation only Machine Specificity: Apple II + and Hie System Requirements: Apple II + or IIe Computer with 48K RAM,Two disk drives (and Dos 3.3),Printer (recommended;most common models supported). Optional requirements: Lower case adapter,Sup'r' term 80-column board,Videx 80-column board,Apple IIe 80-column board Effectiveness: Good . User-Friendliness: Fair Documentation: Excellent

Abstract

Summary: Bibliotek is described by its producers as a software package for the Apple II Computer "to make the cataloging and retrieval of references and literature citations easy. Bibliotek is a menu-driven microcomputer software package for the complete management of literature references. The basic functions include: citation entry, selective retrieval, sorting and printing." Program uses the structure of a relational database-thus, is keyword ordered. A series of prompts as well as excellent documentation facilitate use.