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Bernstein, Lawrence; Liu, Mei – Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice, 1989
FINDIT Version 2.20--a database-retrieval software application to assist researchers/users in locating references in the "Journal of Educational Measurement" and "Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice" from 1975 to 1988--is reviewed. The system includes a cumulative index of citations and search/retrieval software.…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Indexes, Information Retrieval

Palmer, Joseph W. – RQ, 1992
An examination of OCLC's EPIC service and standard video reference tools revealed that EPIC was more comprehensive in finding video titles on the popular or specialized topics of bonsai, genealogy, karate, and holography, because of its keyword searching ability on the massive OCLC database. (11 references) (EA)
Descriptors: Abstracts, Cataloging, Comparative Analysis, Costs
Thompson, N. J. – Online, 1989
Evaluates TRADEMARKSCAN image retrieval using DIALOGLINK communications software. Factors discussed include TRADEMARKSCAN's composition, retrieval methods, file size, downloading and printing time and costs, and database applications. Software requirements and functions relevant to image retrieval are also discussed, and suggestions for…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Software Reviews, Cost Effectiveness, Databases

Combs, Joseph, Jr. – Library Software Review, 1995
Reviews ConSearch 3.0, a product that provides flexible searching of electronic files, allowing the location of related meanings as well as exact matches. ConSearch 3.0 differs from other file retrieval approaches by relating words in search phrases of questions to the "meaning" of the words, which are stored in a "conceptual…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Databases

Wiley, Gale – Journalism Educator, 1989
Discusses the different kinds of databases available on CD ROMs (Compact Disk, Read-Only Memory). Considers the uses of CD ROMs for journalists. (MS)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Parham, Charles – Classroom Computer Learning, 1988
Discusses using a library database to aid students in book selection. Describes choosing a database program. Lists important database variables as desired grade level, difficulty level, length of book, and sex of the main character. Notes student critiques of the system. Summarizes five library database programs. (MVL)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Computer Uses in Education, Databases

Bonime, Andrew – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Describes a portable CD-ROM machine intended for the mass market that provides access to searchable text, graphics, and audio through a user-friendly interface. Six search modes and other system features are reviewed, and electronic texts for the unit are introduced. A table compares features of the two available models. (NRP)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Databases

Carter, Christina E. – Multicultural Review, 1993
This disc version is the fifth edition of the "Ethnographic Bibliography of North America," the classic print source of anthropological literature on Native Americans from Human Relations Area Files, Inc. It contains nearly 60,000 citations. Using the files and some shortcomings are reviewed. (SLD)
Descriptors: American Indians, Anthropology, Bibliographies, Citations (References)

Batt, Russell H., Ed. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1989
Describes two chemistry computer programs: (1) "Eureka: A Chemistry Problem Solver" (problem files may be written by the instructor, MS-DOS 2.0, IBM with 384K); and (2) "PC-File+" (database management, IBM with 416K and two floppy drives). (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Software Reviews

Carter, Christina E. – Multicultural Review, 1992
With more than 38,000 references to journal articles, books, book chapters, and reports on Mexican Americans, the Chicano database offers the most comprehensive access to information on one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. It is a model for other ethnic CD-ROM projects. (SLD)
Descriptors: Citations (References), Database Producers, Databases, Ethnic Groups
Beaubien, Denise M. – Database, 1992
Compares Wilson's database tape and the IAC "Expanded Academic Index" as explored by librarians in the State University System of Florida. Features addressed include journal coverage; abstracts and full text; subject headings, including consistency versus precision and controlled vocabularies; search software; disk storage requirements;…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software