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Bates, Mary Ellen – Searcher, 1997
Examines some of the primary outlets for IAC (Information Access Company) databases on the Web and evaluates when and why each source might be more appropriate to different situations. Features for DIALOG Web, DataStar Web, DIALOG Select, Dow Jones, and InSite Pro are compared. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Search Strategies
Kassel, Amelia; Drebes, Karen Ann – Searcher, 1998
Discusses Dialog's recent new pricing structure and its effects on librarians and other information professionals. Presents charts that compare Dialog databases with other search services (Dow Jones Interactive, LEXIS-NEXIS, OCLC FirstSearch, Ovid, Questel-Orbit, SilverPlatter, and STN) and Dialog via other channels (DataStar, Dialog Select,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Databases
