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Fried, Ava K.; And Others – Database, 1989
Describes a study that compared the coverage of the nursing profession, subject heading specificity, and ease of retrieval of the MEDLINE and Nursing & Allied Health (CINAHL) online databases. The strengths and weaknesses of each database are discussed and hints for searching on both databases are provided. (four references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Indexing
Meyer, Daniel E.; Ruiz, Den – Database, 1990
Describes a project that examined user selection of databases by monitoring the EasyNet Scan feature (a multifile search option) during 1989. The discussion covers the observed influence of price, database name, recommended database indicator, and record format on database selection. The category menus displayed by EasyNet are provided. (six…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Gateway Systems, Medicine
