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Peer reviewedPieska, K. A. O. – Information Services and Use, 1986
Presents a model for the evaluation of database management systems software from the viewpoint of librarians and information specialists. The properties of data management systems, database management systems, and text retrieval systems are outlined and compared. (10 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedPollard, Richard – Electronic Library, 1986
Discusses criteria for evaluating microcomputer database management systems (DBMS) used for storage and retrieval of bibliographic data. Two popular types of microcomputer DBMS--file management systems and relational database management systems--are evaluated with respect to these criteria. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software
Alberico, Ralph – Database Searcher, 1988
Uses the different search environments of information brokers and institutional searchers to illustrate the factors that should be considered when selecting microcomputers for search operations. The factors discussed include speed, storage capabilities, displays, modems, printing technologies, facsimile transmission, and portability. A directory…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Printers, Computer Storage Devices, Database Management Systems
