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Britannica Online: Redefining Encyclopedia for the Next Century.

Valauskas, Edward J. – Database, 1995

Discusses the information database Britannica Online. Topics include compact discs versus online feeds; database delivery via the Internet; use of technology such as hyperlink, graphics, audio, and video; Britannica's search engine architecture; search options; user reactions, and costs. (AEF)

Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Electronic Text, Encyclopedias

Four Current Awareness Databases: Coverage and Currency Compared.

Jaguszewski, Janice M.; Kempf, Jody L. – Database, 1995

Discusses the usability and content of the following table of contents (TOC) databases selected by science and engineering librarians at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities: Current Contents on Diskette (CCoD), CARL Uncover2, Inside Information, and Contents1st. (AEF)

Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Electronic Publishing, Information Networks

The Legacies Left Us by Database Producers.

Marcinko, Randall – Database, 1998

Focuses on the three components of legacy in the information industry: data, systems, and human factors. Discusses psychological legacy data; data conversions; characteristics of legacy systems for the information industry; database producers; standards; evaluating legacy from a financial perspective; financial considerations for database…

Descriptors: Computer System Design, Costs, Data Processing, Database Producers

Whither the White Knight: CDROM in Technical Services.

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