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Microcomputer Database Management Systems for Bibliographic Data.

Peer reviewed

Pollard, Richard – Electronic Library, 1986

Discusses criteria for evaluating microcomputer database management systems (DBMS) used for storage and retrieval of bibliographic data. Two popular types of microcomputer DBMS--file management systems and relational database management systems--are evaluated with respect to these criteria. (Author/MBR)

Descriptors: Citations (References), Classification, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software

Software for Information Storage and Retrieval Tested, Evaluated and Compared: Part VI--Various Additional Programs.

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Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1993

Reports on tests evaluating nine microcomputer software packages designed for information storage and retrieval: BRS-Search, dtSearch, InfoBank, Micro-OPC, Q&A, STN-PFS, Strix, TINman, and ZYindex. Tables and narrative evaluations detail results related to security, hardware, user features, search capability, indexing, input, maintenance of files,…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation

Planning Your Technology Mix: Decision Factors That Meet User Needs.

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Pagell, Ruth – Electronic Library, 1991

Examines factors relating to selecting machine-readable information sources from the perspective of the library manager concerned with serving user needs. Professional and novice searchers are considered; remote time sharing, CD-ROM workstations, and local tapes are described and compared; network choices are discussed; and impacts on the…

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Networks, Cost Effectiveness, Databases