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Sharp, Geoffrey – Online, 1978
This article discusses some concepts of business information and surveys some online business data bases, notably the Predicasts data bases. Business applications of other categories of data bases are also discussed. (Author/KP)
Descriptors: Business, Databases, Information Retrieval, Online Systems
Tyzenhouse, Joanne – Online, 1978
An overview is provided for librarians of the types of statistical or numeric data bases offered by Data Resources, Inc., General Electric Information Division, Predicasts, and Interactive Data Corporation. Tables list the types of data or statistical information available from each. (JPF)
Descriptors: Business, Cost Indexes, Databases, Economics
Willmann, Donna – Online, 1985
Profiles of online services provided by VU/TEXT, which maintains market access to electronic newspaper databases, highlights scope (newspapers, business information, wire services and nonnewspaper regional information, encyclopedia); search techniques; strengths; and upcoming enhancements. Descriptions of 17 databases and sample searches are…
Descriptors: Business, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Trubkin, Leone – Online, 1982
Describes a method for identifying frequently cited business- and management-related journals using the DIALOG Information Service and discusses the relevance of this method to the selection of publications for a basic collection on business and management. Tables listing the frequently cited periodicals and the databases consulted in the study…
Descriptors: Administration, Business, Databases, Information Retrieval
Knickerbocker, Wendy; Fernald, Anne Conway – Online, 1982
Introduces HARFAX Industry Data Sources, a bibliographic database which provides access to international sources of statistics on 60 key industries. Criteria for inclusion of material in the database, indexing policy, and uses of the database are discussed. Sample searches are illustrated and exhibits containing facts on the file are attached.…
Descriptors: Business, Databases, Indexing, Industry
Shorthill, Rachel R. – Online, 1985
Four databases--PsycINFO, ERIC, Health Planning and Administration, Public Affairs Information Service--were examined to determine percentage of business journals indexed and degree of business terminology included in controlled vocabulary. Sample searches were compared to same search in Management Contents and ABI/INFORM. A list of business…
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Retrieval
Brady, Darlene; Serban, William – Online, 1981
A search for stained glass bibliographic information using DIALINDEX identified 57 DIALOG files from a variety of subject categories and 646 citations as relevant. Files include applied science, biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, environment/pollution, people, business research, and public affairs. Eleven figures illustrate the search…
Descriptors: Art History, Business, Databases, Design Crafts
