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Simplifying Online Searching: Creating Your Own Online Information Retrieval Manuals.

Peer reviewed

Gillespie, Jim – Canadian Library Journal, 1990

Discusses the variety of search command languages among online systems and provides suggestions for creating online information retrieval manuals using a database management system such as dBASE III PLUS. An online systems comparison chart is included for INFOGLOBE, INFOMART, DIALOG, QUICK LAW, and REUTERS TEXTLINE. (LRW)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Database Management Systems, Databases

Laser/Optical Data Base Products: Evaluation and Selection.

Peer reviewed

Nicholls, Paul Travis – Canadian Library Journal, 1988

The practical advice for the evaluation of laser/optical data disk materials (e.g., CD-ROM) is based on a review of the relevant literature. An evaluation framework is outlined and collection development tools and sources of published reviews are identified. (34 references) (Author/CLB)

Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Electronic Equipment, Evaluation Criteria