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Halpin, Peter – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1985
Describes the methods and results of the transfer of the SCAN bibliographic database, sponsored by the Administration on Aging (AoA) to the private sector American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) when Congress repealed authority for AoA. Steps involved in the establishment of a bibliographic database are outlined. Four sources are given.…
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Clearinghouses, Databases, Federal Programs
Interstate Research Associates, McLean, VA. – 1992
This guide offers suggestions on conducting literature reviews on topics relating to children and youth with disabilities. The guide recommends that the researcher begin by accessing a computerized database at a university, public, or private library. It specifically describes the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) database and the…
Descriptors: Children, Clearinghouses, Databases, Disabilities