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Levison, Andrew – Database, 1993
Provides an overview of databases that include the best information about Latin America. Highlights include problems with using "Latin America" as a search concept; Latin American information on DIALOG; the dominance of TEXTLINE among the major newswires; comparisons between DIALOG and other online services; specialized Latin American…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Databases, Interviews
Audino, Nancy; Borbely, Jack – Database, 1989
Discusses the issues influencing the design, implementation, and promotion of the Towers Perrin in-house text retrieval system. The discussion of factors influencing system design includes the organizational culture, the existing computer and communications network, and the availability of text retrieval software. Suggestions for in-house systems…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Computer System Design, Full Text Databases
Hoetker, Glenn – Database, 1994
Describes online information sources for Japanese business, scientific, and technical developments. Highlights include English language materials versus the need for translation from Japanese; government research; scientific and technical information; patent information; corporate financial information; business information from newswires and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, English, Foreign Countries
