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O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1988
Several leaders in the online industry react to the sale of DIALOG by Lockheed to Knight-Ridder and comment on possible future directions for DIALOG. A sidebar describes the Knight-Ridder organization and its information services. (MES)
Descriptors: Futures (of Society), Online Systems, Online Vendors, Reference Services
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1991
Discusses Dialog Information Service's lawsuit against the American Chemical Society (ACS) over online searching capabilities. Antitrust law is discussed, fair competition issues are raised, the user's point of view is considered, possible outcome scenarios are suggested, and a sidebar summarizes claims and counterclaims by Dialog, ACS, and…
Descriptors: Competition, Court Litigation, Database Producers, Futures (of Society)
O'Leary, Mick – Database, 1992
Provides reviews of 10 online databases: Consumer Reports; Public Opinion Online; Encyclopedia of Associations; Official Airline Guide Adventure Atlas and Events Calendar; CENDATA; Hollywood Hotline; Fearless Taster; Soap Opera Summaries; and Human Sexuality. (LRW)
Descriptors: Counseling, Databases, Directories, Full Text Databases
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
O'Leary, Mick – Database, 1987
Lists and describes databases that provide software reviews and directories, and that focus on particular applications, including engineering, education, libraries, microcomputers, and general business. A directory of these databases is provided which includes the database producer, starting date, updating frequency, and online access vendor. (CLB)
Descriptors: Business, Computer Software Reviews, Database Producers, Databases
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1990
Compares the available databases, retrieval techniques and costs of traditional online searching of remote databases and local online access, i.e., databases available at the point of use via CD-ROMs or site licenses. The options and risks of local online access, and the possible impact on the database industry, are discussed. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Comparative Analysis, Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers
O'Leary, Mick – Online, 1997
Reviews the historical development of online information in libraries, including computers, software, and networks. Highlights include quotes from leaders in the field; the end-user movement; commercial products from vendors; the spread of the Internet and its effects on online companies and searchers; options on the World Wide Web; and future…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Computer Software, Databases, Futures (of Society)
