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Peer reviewedBills, Linda G.; Helgerson, Linda W. – Library Hi Tech, 1988
Reports information gathered from eight vendors on the preparation of bibliographic data for CD-ROM public access catalogs: (1) sources of bibliographic records; (2) duplicate record handling; (3) holdings and location information; (4) maintaining the database; (5) authority control; (7) record corrections; (7) extraction of subsets; (8)…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis, Database Design
Download full textBureau of the Census (DOC), Washington, DC. Data User Services Div. – 1992
This introductory guide to Census Bureau data that is currently available to microcomputer users on compact disc (CD-ROM) begins by explaining the types of information available, how CD-ROM works, and the hardware and software required to access the databases using a microcomputer. Descriptions of data currently available on CD-ROM include…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Electronic Publishing, Government Publications, Information Retrieval
Bowers, Richard A. – Electronic and Optical Publishing Review, 1987
Discusses the capabilities of optical data disk systems to merge different types of media, and the need to incorporate these capabilities into new information products. Guidelines for creating a profitable optical data disk product are outlined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Design Requirements, Electronic Publishing, Full Text Databases, Guidelines
Peer reviewedNicholls, 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
Merrill, Paul F. – 1988
This manual provides detailed instructions for using SilverPlatter software to search the ERIC CD ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), a large bibliographic database relating to education which contains reference information on numerous journal articles from over 750 journals cited in the "Current Index to Journals in Education" (CIJE),…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Guidelines, Information Sources
O'Connor, Mary Ann – Document Image Automation, 1991
Describes document image management systems that are used for optical storage to facilitate information retrieval. Document image management applications are described, considerations in evaluating system features and functions are presented, and criteria for evaluating vendors of document image management systems are suggested. (two references)…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Database Management Systems, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedClever, Elaine Cox; Dillard, David P. – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1993
With the advent of online searching, the terminology available for topic searching has greatly expanded and deepened. CD-ROMs and computerized databases available through online search services offer a variety of approaches to research in physical education. The article explains the use of computerized databases in an interdisciplinary field. (SM)
Descriptors: Computers, Databases, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Mueller-Alexander, Jeanette M.; Seaton, Helen J. – Database, 1994
Describes search strategies and vocabulary selection for researching information on Native Americans using DIALOG databases as examples. Highlights include tribal names search strategy; examples of false drops; revised search strategies for full-text databases; Internet sources, including various software systems; and CD-ROM products about Native…
Descriptors: American Indians, Computer Software, Databases, Online Searching
Reid, Judith P. – Library Journal, 1992
Discusses library resources for genealogical research, including bibliographies of family histories, guides to genealogical resources, periodicals, indexes, CD-ROM products, electronic bulletin boards, and nonprofit services. An annotated list of 13 titles for a basic collection is included. (MES)
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Databases, Electronic Mail, Genealogy
Wendling, Dan – 1989
Intended to provide journalism students with an introduction to electronic information retrieval, this guide outlines a few of the 500 online services available to them on the University of Missouri-Columbia campus. The concept of the quality versus the quantity of citations retrieved is introduced and emphasized throughout. Services available at…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Higher Education
Peer reviewedVoigt, Kristina; And Others – Online Review, 1991
Discusses factors to consider in identifying and accessing appropriate data sources for environmental chemical information and describes three training programs for end-users: (1) a course on retrieval of information on dangerous substances; (2) a seminar on German offline databases on chemicals; and (3) a workshop on the Information System for…
Descriptors: Course Content, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Foreign Countries
