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| Bates, Mary Ellen | 1 |
| Bauer, Benjamin F. | 1 |
| Duberman, Josh | 1 |
| Gordon-Murnane, Laura | 1 |
| Koehler, Wallace | 1 |
| Milstead, Jessica L. | 1 |
| Mincey, Danielle | 1 |
| Plosker, George R. | 1 |
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| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
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| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Bates, Mary Ellen – Searcher, 1997
Describes DIALOG Web, DataStar Web, and highlights three other Knight-Ridder services: DIALOG Select, a service for high-tech, pharmaceutical, legal, consumer products, and media markets, KR@Site, which supports access to 80 databases, and DIALOG@CARL, which applies graphical interfaces to 300 DIALOG databases. Also includes interviews with…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Information Services, Interviews
Koehler, Wallace; Mincey, Danielle – Searcher, 1996
Compares and evaluates the differences between OCLC's dial-up and World Wide Web FirstSearch access methods and their interfaces with the underlying databases. Also examines NetFirst, OCLC's new Internet catalog, the only Internet tracking database from a "traditional" database service. (Author/PEN)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Computer Interfaces, Databases
Milstead, Jessica L. – Searcher, 1999
Reports how a cross-section of database producers, search services, and aggregators are using vocabulary management to facilitate cross-file searching. Discusses the range of subject areas and audiences; indexing; vocabulary control within databases; machine aids to indexing; and aids to cross-file searching. A chart contains sources of files and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Indexes, Indexing
Gordon-Murnane, Laura – Searcher, 1999
Examines four tools that provide access to federal government information: FedWorld, Usgovsearch.com, Google/Unclesam, and GovBot. Compares search features, size of collection, ease of use, and cost or subscription requirements. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Costs, Databases
Duberman, Josh – Searcher, 1999
Considers how the role of information specialists is changing and evolving due to the use of the Internet and the World Wide Web. Topics include the impact of new technology, knowledge of information systems and databases, the emergence of new vendors, examples of unique Web sites, and economic factors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Databases, Economic Factors
Bauer, Benjamin F. – Searcher, 1995
Discussion of choosing database access to satisfy users and budgetary constraints highlights a method to make educated estimates of simultaneous usage levels. Topics include pricing; advances in networks and CD-ROM technology; and two networking scenarios, one in an academic library and one in a corporate research facility. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Networks, Corporate Libraries
Adams, Veronica M.; Plosker, George R. – Searcher, 1997
Provides specific tips and guidelines for information professionals who are currently administering, or who plan to introduce, end-user search programs. Discusses the reference interview, evaluation of information sources, electronic database standards, pragmatics of access, electronic search strategies, and the role of the information center.…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Guidelines
