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Source
| Database | 8 |
Author
| Beltran, Ann Bristow | 2 |
| Campbell, Brian | 1 |
| Conger, Lucinda D. | 1 |
| Hall, Cynthia | 1 |
| Janke, Richard V. | 1 |
| Lomio, J. Paul | 1 |
| Rawnsley, L. Scott | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 8 |
| Opinion Papers | 6 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Information Analyses | 2 |
| Reference Materials -… | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
| Media Staff | 8 |
| Practitioners | 8 |
| Administrators | 2 |
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Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Janke, Richard V.; And Others – Database, 1988
The first article describes SPORT, a database providing international coverage of athletics and physical education, and compares it to other online services in terms of coverage, thesauri, possible search strategies, and actual usage. The second article reviews available online information on sports medicine. (CLB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Library Surveys
Beltran, Ann Bristow – Database, 1987
Briefly evaluates the use of the InfoTrac system by students at the Indiana University library for computer-assisted searching. The evaluation covers the reliability of the equipment and software; improvements in the system; user needs and satisfaction; and emerging competitive systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
Conger, Lucinda D. – Database, 1987
Reviews developments of online systems in 1986, including available services and databases in several areas, and advances in information storage techniques. The impact of online services on the present and future responsibilities of professional searchers is discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Information Systems, Librarians
Lomio, J. Paul – Database, 1988
Describes the downloading capabilities of the WESTMATE version of the WESTLAW retrieval system and compares WESTLAW to LEXIS in terms of downloading functions and costs. The steps involved in WESTLAW access with standard communications software are outlined, and sample screen displays are appended. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
Rawnsley, L. Scott – Database, 1986
Evaluates usefulness of LegalTrac Database at University of Florida College of Law for information coverage; indexing; ease in locating information compared to online and manual searching; and user reactions. Problems encountered with the system's software and equipment and practical suggestions for its use are included. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Costs, Databases
Beltran, Ann Bristow – Database, 1986
This article describes use of the InfoTrac system, a self-contained periodical reference system designed for in-library use that provides coverage of 900 general interest, business, management, and economic periodicals, at Indiana University (Bloomington). Discussion covers InfoTrac installation, InfoTrac and student interaction, system…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
Hall, Cynthia; And Others – Database, 1987
Critiques the InfoTrac system and its use in academic libraries in terms of journals covered by the index; indexing accuracy; ease of use and need for instruction; and effects on the research skills of students relying on the system. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Content Analysis, Databases, Higher Education
Campbell, Brian – Database, 1987
Outlines evaluative criteria and compares optical data disk products used in library technical processes, including bibliographic records for cataloging, acquisition databases, and local public access catalogs. An extensive table provides information on specific products, including updates, interfaces, edit screens, installation help, manuals,…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Databases
