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Weaver, Carolyn G. – Reference Librarian, 1982
Describes the dual service philosophy at McGoogan Library, University of Nebraska Medical Center, which includes fee-based online search services and free use of online databases for reference purposes. The position of the American Library Association, viewpoints from the field, and record-keeping and accounting procedures are reviewed. Seven…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Fees, Higher Education
Snyder, Linda S. – 1981
This paper traces the growth, decline, and termination of the State University of New York Biomedical Communication Network (SUNY/BCN). It is noted that SUNY/BCN became operational in 1968 with nine medical library members and provided the first online access to the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System (MEDLARS) of the National Library…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Networks
Rathe, Richard; Schell, Cathrina – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Describes BIBTOOLS, a system of programs for microcomputers that accomplish many of the manual tasks involved in compiling bibliographies. Highlights of the system, which is designed for use with medical databases, include input and output functions, combining the software with online literature searches, parsing, and programs that function as…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Citations (References), Computer Software, Databases

Brito, Claudio J. – Information Development, 1987
Examines the difficulties faced by the implementors of information dissemination systems in developing nations and explores the possible use of optical data disk technologies to overcome them. A pilot project of the Pan American Health Organization for the production of a CD-ROM containing bibliographic references on public health is described.…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Developing Nations, Foreign Countries

Hepworth, John B. – Education for Information, 1991
Argues that training in the use of computer based retrieval systems fails to meet many of the needs of staff and end-user searchers in health sciences information and that, although structured training programs present several advantages, they are rarely implemented. It is recommended that a design process based on Needs-Objectives-Content-Method…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Inservice Education, Instructional Design

Light, Jeanene C.; Goddard, Catherine F. – Library Software Review, 1994
Discusses the selection and evaluation of locally mounted computer files for health sciences libraries, including informational programs such as bibliographic and factual databases; computer-assisted instruction programs; and expert systems. Topics addressed include print sources; database sources; selection criteria, including content and cost;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Selection, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation