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Burk, Cornelius F., Jr. – Database, 1982
Describes the nature and function of source and reference databases in the geosciences and discusses current trends in the development of such databases. A 32-item reference list and a directory listing geoscience databases from around the world (including information on organizational sponsors and online accessibility) accompany the text. (JL)
Descriptors: Check Lists, Databases, Earth Science, Fuels
Vaughn, B. J.; Eisenberg, Michael B. – 1988
This digest describes the traditional, new, and emerging points of access to the ERIC system: (1) traditional print access; (2) online access through commercial vendors; (3) CD-ROM; and (4) ERIC Digests Online. Also described are services offered by the ERIC Clearinghouse on Information Resources (ERIC/IR) that provide access to the system--ERIC…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Clearinghouses, Databases, Indexes
Desmarais, Norman – Optical Information Systems, 1989
This excerpt from "The CD-ROM Handbook" (Desmarais, Meckler Corp., 1988) describes a variety of CD-ROM products with library applications. Highlights include cataloging services; acquisitions; public access catalogs; reference works; indexes and databases; and names and addresses of 30 vendors connected with the optical publishing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Cataloging, Indexes, Library Acquisition

Falk, Joyce Duncan; And Others – RQ, 1982
Includes articles on the use of online databases for historical research, machine readable data sources for historical research, the librarian-historian interface in reference service, and a sampler of databases for searches in history as well as a selected list of guides to history databases and data archives. (JL)
Descriptors: Archives, Bibliographies, College Libraries, Databases
Library of Congress, Washington, DC. Div. for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. – 1979
This report outlines topics addressed at the meeting in the areas of policy and procedures, planning and development, reading materials, equipment, reference services, music services, volunteer services, and publication services; information is presented in question and answer format in each subject area. Questions and comments directed to guest…
Descriptors: Blindness, Conference Reports, Directories, Educational Programs