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Conger, Lucinda D. – Online, 1980
Provides a chart showing differences (as of November 1979) in basic indexes for a number of databases that are available on two or more systems, such as DIALOG, ORBIT, and BRS. For each database, fields that are searched when a single unqualified search term is entered are listed. (Author/JD)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Indexes, Online Systems
Conger, Lucinda D. – Database, 1978
Explains the codes used in the Congressional Information Service's (CIS) database, presents entry formats for proposed legislation, and provides tips for searching dates and bill numbers. Included are a committee code master list, document type codes, legislative calendar codes (1970-80), and a list of contents-characteristics terms. (JD)
Descriptors: Databases, Federal Legislation, Guides, Illustrations
Conger, Lucinda D. – Online, 1980
Examines the relative benefits and searching philosophies of five major search systems (DIALOG, ORBIT, BRS, NLM, and DOE/RECON) as a selection aid. Differences in command language, full text searching capability, use and expression of Boolean operators, and searching mechanisms are discussed, and comparison charts and system/database comparisons…
Descriptors: Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Information Retrieval, Online Systems
Conger, Lucinda D. – Database, 1986
Provides description of principal database sources for information on current events--newspaper indexes (e.g., INFORMATION BANK, VU/TEXT, NEWSPAPER INDEX); magazine databases (e.g., NEXIS-MAGS, MAGAZINE ASAP); wire service databases (e.g., NewsNet, WIRES, NEWS); and reference databases (encyclopedias, yearbooks, FACTS ON FILE). A list of the 37…
Descriptors: Current Events, Databases, Encyclopedias, Indexes
Conger, Lucinda D. – Database, 1982
Briefly describes the development of databases since 1979 for searching online the geographic aspects of international relations topics. Online news services, commercial databases, and government-reproduced foreign affairs databases are discussed. Some suggestions for useful future sources are also made. (JL)
Descriptors: Databases, Human Geography, Indexes, Information Retrieval
Conger, Lucinda D. – Database, 1987
Reviews developments of online systems in 1986, including available services and databases in several areas, and advances in information storage techniques. The impact of online services on the present and future responsibilities of professional searchers is discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Utilities, Databases, Information Systems, Librarians
Conger, Lucinda D. – Database, 1986
This second installment covers online sources to be used for searching current events questions on "who" (identification or background of a particular name), "where" (geographic areas, statistical databases), and "what" (international trade, foreign aid, international relations, crime, and disasters). A list of 139…
Descriptors: Accidents, Crime, Current Events, Databases
