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O'Leary, Mick – Database, 1987
Describes six leading numeric databank services and compares them with bibliographic databases in terms of customers' needs, search software, pricing arrangements, and the role of the search specialist. A listing of the locations of the numeric databanks discussed is provided. (CLB)
Descriptors: Business, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Information Services
Ojala, Marydee – Database, 1988
Discusses the importance of British databases and information services to U.S. business searchers and describes several British databases and services. Topics covered include database contents, available search strategies, access from the United States, language differences, and dating problems. A directory of contacts is provided. (six…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Business, Databases, Economic Climate
Collver, Randy – 1995
Written to provide a brief introduction of online resources and searching the Internet, this document highlights Internet sites relating to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) prevention. Information is provided on the following topics: (1) software and hardware needed to access Internet sites; (2) the variety of online services available; and…
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, Online Searching, Resource Materials
Hewison, Nancy S. – Database, 1987
Provides a guide to online search strategies for information about software packages and software reviews, including descriptions of appropriate databases and search access points for databases. (CLB)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Databases, Electronic Publishing
Stierman, Jeanne Koekkoek – 1999
This guide presents basic information on searching the World Wide Web and lists selected Web sites and links to resources that contain information on rural development. The guide describes and differentiates among search engines, Web directories, metacrawlers, and mutations. Searching tips include: using quotation marks around phrases; using plus…
Descriptors: Community Development, Community Information Services, Health Services, Online Searching

Tenopir, Carol; Smith, Timothy Ray – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Describes and compares several general interest periodical indexes available on CD-ROM. Features described include target audience, coverage, updates, subscription prices, licensing, the availability of turnkey systems, search features and interfaces, screen displays, full-text support, and installation and support. The addresses of the companies…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Records, Comparative Analysis, Display Systems, Indexes
Bull, Kay S.; Kimball, Sarah L. – 1997
This paper provides basic information on searching the Internet and describes sites of interest in the area of rural special education. The first section traces the evolution of the Internet through various phases--ARPANET, NSFNET, CERNET, and the beginnings of the World Wide Web--and describes various protocols (methods and tools) developed to…
Descriptors: Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Hypermedia, Information Networks
Gerhardt, Lillian N., Ed. – School Library Journal, 1987
Three articles include charts excerpted from "Pennsylvania Online: A Curriculum Guide for School Library Media Centers"; "Processing/Accessing Micro Software," in which Ruth Fitzgerald advocates integrating software into the card catalog; and "Microcomputer Software: A Sellers' Showcase to Physical Science Programs," in which Phyllis Levy Mandell…
Descriptors: Card Catalogs, Cataloging, Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews