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Tenopir, Carol; Barry, Jeff – Library Journal, 1998
This report, the second annual Database Marketplace survey, analyzes information gathered from 29 companies that distribute and produce information available through online, Web, or CD-ROM systems. In addition to data, topics include company mergers, takeovers, sales, accomplishments, and future plans. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Database Producers, Databases, Futures (of Society), Mergers
Alston, Patricia Gayle; Stoss, Frederick W. – Database, 1992
Reviews online and CD-ROM environmental information sources that focus on business, governmental regulations, and environmental issues. Business databases, environmental databases, environmental audit software packages, and electronic bulletin boards are included. (22 references) (LAE)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Conservation (Environment), Costs, Databases
Reinhold, Fran; Vernot, Dave – Electronic Learning, 1987
Describes four online information service packages developed for schools: (1) Dialog's Classroom Instruction Program; (2) Addison-Wesley's Einstein; (3) WNET's Learning Link; and (4) McGraw-Hill's Information Exchange (MIX). Databases offered in each service are described, as well as accompanying curriculum materials, and costs for the services…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Costs, Databases
Beaubien, Denise M. – Database, 1992
Compares Wilson's database tape and the IAC "Expanded Academic Index" as explored by librarians in the State University System of Florida. Features addressed include journal coverage; abstracts and full text; subject headings, including consistency versus precision and controlled vocabularies; search software; disk storage requirements;…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software
