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Janke, Richard V.; And Others – Database, 1988
The first article describes SPORT, a database providing international coverage of athletics and physical education, and compares it to other online services in terms of coverage, thesauri, possible search strategies, and actual usage. The second article reviews available online information on sports medicine. (CLB)
Descriptors: Athletics, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Library Surveys
Beltran, Ann Bristow – Database, 1986
This article describes use of the InfoTrac system, a self-contained periodical reference system designed for in-library use that provides coverage of 900 general interest, business, management, and economic periodicals, at Indiana University (Bloomington). Discussion covers InfoTrac installation, InfoTrac and student interaction, system…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
Hall, Cynthia; And Others – Database, 1987
Critiques the InfoTrac system and its use in academic libraries in terms of journals covered by the index; indexing accuracy; ease of use and need for instruction; and effects on the research skills of students relying on the system. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Content Analysis, Databases, Higher Education
