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Information Storage and Retrieval

Notes Use

The USE reference, the mandatory reciprocal of the UF, refers an indexer or searcher from a nonusable
(nonindexable) term to the preferred indexable term or terms.
In the examples below, there is only one USE term for each entry. This means that there is a direct,
one-to-one correlation in the ERIC system from the UF to the USE term.
REGULAR CLASS PLACEMENT (1968–1978)
USE MAINSTREAMING
CONTINUOUS LEARNING (1967–1980)
USE LIFELONG LEARNING
ORTHOPEDICALLY HANDICAPPED (1968–1980)
USE PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
MANPOWER
USE LABOR FORCE
A coordinate or multiple USE reference looks a little different. The following example illustrates
the use of two main terms together to represent a single concept, both for indexing and searching:
FOLK DRAMA (1969–1980)
USE DRAMA AND FOLK CULTURE
BT (Broader Term) and NT (Narrower Term)
These indicate the existence of a hierarchical relationship between a class and its subclasses. Narrower
terms are included in the broader class represented by the main entry. The [+] symbol beside a term
indicates that there are further narrower terms.

LIBRARIES
Narrower Terms
Academic Libraries [+]
Branch Libraries
Childrens Libraries
Depository Libraries
Public Libraries [+]
Research Libraries
School Libraries
Special Libraries [+]

MODELS
Narrower Terms
Causal Models [+]
Mathematical Models
Role Models [+]
Student Writing Models
Teaching Models

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