SIGIR(Tutorial Session)

This SIGIR tutorial session on retrieval systems presents two experts in their field discussing two major types of retrieval systems. Gerard Salton will present his view of the automated information storage and retrieval system, i.e., a system which is designed to retrieve documents or document surrogates in response to the specific request of a user. He will emphasize file organization, content analysis and indexing, search strategies, and retrieval processes. On the other side of the retrieval fence, Ed Sibley will discuss Data Base Management Systems, with an emphasis on the data structures and interfaces utilized. Terminology, techniques, and problem areas will be discussed with the aim of (1) introducing newcomers to the subject areas, (2) giving the more experienced practitioners an up-to-date look at current technology, and (3) giving users and designers of each type of system insight into the types of techniques which are utilized in both familiar and unfamiliar situations, in order that they may be aided in solving their own retrieval problems.