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Allan, Ferne C.; Ferrell, Wanda R. – Database, 1989
Discusses the current status and future expectations of scientific and technical numeric databases. A bibliography provides resources for background readings, directories or listings of compilations, and subject specific discussions. Numeric database addresses and a summary of available databases are also provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Database Design, Information Retrieval, Numeric Databases, Online Systems
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Walters, William H. – Journal of Documentation, 1999
Describes collection-development strategies for use in the identification, evaluation, and selection of numeric-data resources. Addresses three primary issues: the delineation of collecting scope and organizational role; the identification of potentially relevant data resources; and the evaluation of those resources in accordance with objective,…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Design, Evaluation Criteria, Information Sources
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Le Bas, M. J.; Durham, J. – Journal of Documentation, 1989
Describes a scheme in the United Kingdom that coordinates geochemistry publications with a computerized geochemistry database. The database comprises not only data published in the journals but also the remainder of the pertinent data set. The discussion covers the database design; collection, storage and retrieval of data; and plans for future…
Descriptors: Data Collection, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Foreign Countries
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Chiang, Katherine; And Others – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes the creation of an interactive retrieval system for electronic numeric files that was developed at Cornell University's (New York) Mann Library. Topics discussed include user characteristics; special data characteristics; quality control; software; hardware; data preparation; database design and construction; interface; subject indexing…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Computer Software, Data Processing