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Jack, Robert F. – Database, 1984
Describes a computer-based information retrieval and electronic messaging system produced by Control Data Corporation now being used by government agencies and other organizations. Background of Local Government Information Network (LOGIN), database structure, types of LOGIN units, searching LOGIN (intersect, display, and list commands), and how…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Networks, Information Retrieval, Information Services
Uchitelle, Daniel – Database, 1984
Reviews the Avery Index to Architectural Periodicals, an online special database of the Research Libraries Information Network that analyzes the contents of journals, listing only those articles dealing with architecture. Access and fees, access points, browsing, and search strategies are covered and examples are given. (EJS)
Descriptors: Architecture, Databases, Indexes, Information Networks
DeBardeleben, Marian Z.; And Others – Database, 1983
Outlines a database constructed at Philip Morris Research Center Library which encompasses holdings and circulation and acquisitions records for all items in the library. Host computer (DECSYSTEM-2060), software (BASIC), database design, search methodology, cataloging, and accessibility are noted; sample search, circ-in profile, end user profiles,…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Programs, Databases, Information Networks
Valauskas, Edward J. – Database, 1995
Discusses the information database Britannica Online. Topics include compact discs versus online feeds; database delivery via the Internet; use of technology such as hyperlink, graphics, audio, and video; Britannica's search engine architecture; search options; user reactions, and costs. (AEF)
Descriptors: Costs, Databases, Electronic Text, Encyclopedias
Hoetker, Glenn – Database, 1994
Describes online information sources for Japanese business, scientific, and technical developments. Highlights include English language materials versus the need for translation from Japanese; government research; scientific and technical information; patent information; corporate financial information; business information from newswires and…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Databases, English, Foreign Countries
Dolan, Donna R.; Schumacher, John E. – Database, 1994
Discusses how to look for jobs via the Internet and online databases. Highlights include Internet sources for job information, including lists, gopher servers, online "Chronicle of Higher Education," College-Wide Information Systems (CWIS), and "America's Job Bank"; options without Internet access; where to list a resume; and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Computer Networks, Databases, Electronic Journals
Bates, Mary Ellen; Allen, Kimberly – Database, 1994
Discusses applications of Lotus Notes groupware developed by MCI Communications Corporation librarians. The development of administrative databases used for reference request tracking, interlibrary loan, book ordering and other purposes, and corporate wide databases used to disseminate internal and external information are described. The strengths…
Descriptors: Corporate Libraries, Database Design, Database Management Systems, Databases
