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Veccia, Susan H. – Database, 1987
Compares the performance of ABI/INFORM on the DIALOG, NEXIS and DIALCOM systems in terms of documentation, database and system design, convenience, and cost. Examples of searches on the various systems are given. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases, Documentation
Basch, Reva – Database, 1993
Reviews developments in the database industry for 1993. Topics addressed include scientific and technical information; environmental issues; social sciences; legal information; business and marketing; news services; documentation; databases and document delivery; electronic bulletin boards and the Internet; and information industry organizational…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, Documentation, Electronic Mail
Kraft, Melissa A.; Pugh, W. Jean – Database, 1988
Describes the steps involved in designing a user manual for an in-house database. Topics covered include goal definition, target audience identification, production scheduling, design and production choices, testing and review, and updating of the manual. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Documentation, Guidelines