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Harzbecker, Joseph, Jr. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1993
Describes the National Institute of Health's GenBank DNA sequence database and how it can be accessed through the Internet. A real reference question, which was answered successfully using the database, is reproduced to illustrate and elaborate on the potential of the Internet for information retrieval. (10 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Databases, Genetics, Internet, Online Searching
Ali, S. Nazim – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1988
Description of the use of CD-ROM as an alternative to online searching at the University of Bahrain discusses hardware selection, database selection, CD-ROM operation, and implications for libraries in developing countries. (six references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Developing Nations, Higher Education
