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Jacso, Peter – 2001
This book provides guidelines for evaluating a variety of database types, including abstracting and indexing, directory, full-text, and page-image databases available in online and/or CD-ROM formats. The book discusses the purpose and techniques of comparing and evaluating the most important characteristics of textual databases, such as their…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Comparative Analysis, Database Design, Databases
Peer reviewedJacso, Peter – Electronic Library, 1989
Discusses the wide variety of installation standards currently maintained by publishers of CD-ROM databases and the problems this can cause for users. Hardware and software requirements of various CD-ROM databases intended for use on IBM personal computers and compatibles are described. (five references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Database Producers, Equipment Standards
Peer reviewedJacso, Peter – Library & Information Science Research, 1998
This study examined the use of advanced search commands and the Journal Name Finder database of DIALOG to simplify collection and processing of posting information for 42 library and information science serials (1966-1996) in six databases. Presents types of deficiencies in journal coverage that may yield incomplete search results and distort…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Databases, Information Science, Library Research
