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Tenopir, Carol – Database, 1992
Describes the processes involved in producing databases based on observations at the H. W. Wilson Company, Information Access Company (IAC), and UMI/Data Courier. Collection development decisions are discussed; serials ordering and receiving procedures are reviewed; and the indexing process is described, including abstracting, quality control, and…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Bibliographic Databases, Database Producers, Indexes
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
