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Scientific Communication of Geochemical Data and the Use of Computer Databases.

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Le Bas, M. J.; Durham, J. – Journal of Documentation, 1989

Describes a scheme in the United Kingdom that coordinates geochemistry publications with a computerized geochemistry database. The database comprises not only data published in the journals but also the remainder of the pertinent data set. The discussion covers the database design; collection, storage and retrieval of data; and plans for future…

Descriptors: Data Collection, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Foreign Countries

Library Subject Guides: A Content Management Case Study at the Open University, UK

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Wales, Tim – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2005

Purpose: To share the experiences and challenges faced by the Open University Library (OUL) in developing a content management (CM) system for its subject guides. Design/methodology/approach: A summary of multi-format subject guide production at the OUL is provided to justify the decision to develop a new system for their production using a…

Descriptors: Open Universities, Information Management, Academic Libraries, Case Studies