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Reid, Richard C. – Database, 1987
This evaluation of Predicasts' PROMT megafile and its implications for online searchers includes a comparison of sample searches of company and product data in PROMT and a control database, a critical evaluation of company documentation, and a survey of PROMT users. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Evaluation Criteria, Online Searching
Roth, Dana Lincoln – Database, 1985
This article expresses concerns about online searches being run by inexperienced searchers or nonchemists for other nonchemists or students. Studies concerning problems in the use of Chemical Condensates Database, Chemical Abstracts, Medline, and patent information are highlighted. Examples of searches yielding unsatisfactory results are noted.…
Descriptors: Chemistry, Databases, Information Retrieval, Literature Reviews
Piternick, Anne B. – Database, 1985
Examines ways in which names and titles may be used in online searching (definition of new concepts, enhancements of searches by improving recall or precision, search expression development for multi-database searching). Personal names, book and movie titles, names of affiliating and sponsoring bodies, and journal titles are considered. (12…
Descriptors: Books, Films, Online Searching, Periodicals
Beltran, Ann Bristow – Database, 1987
Briefly evaluates the use of the InfoTrac system by students at the Indiana University library for computer-assisted searching. The evaluation covers the reliability of the equipment and software; improvements in the system; user needs and satisfaction; and emerging competitive systems. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Equipment Evaluation, Higher Education
Sweetland, James H. – Database, 1988
Examines the impact of online systems designed to be searched by end users on the process of database and product evaluation. Two testing methods, beta tests and user surveys, are evaluated, and possible solutions to testing problems are suggested. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Evaluation Methods, Online Systems
Lomio, J. Paul – Database, 1988
Describes the downloading capabilities of the WESTMATE version of the WESTLAW retrieval system and compares WESTLAW to LEXIS in terms of downloading functions and costs. The steps involved in WESTLAW access with standard communications software are outlined, and sample screen displays are appended. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness
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
