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Main Authors: Maio, Anne, Littlefield, William
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1992
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ458026
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Table of Contents:
  • Issues in Mounting a Commercial Database on an Online Catalog. Maio, Anne Littlefield, William Access to Information College Libraries Comparative Analysis Computer Software Databases Fees Higher Education Indexes Information Sources Intermode Differences Magnetic Tapes Online Catalogs Optical Data Disks Printing Search Strategies User Needs (Information) Discusses the issues surrounding the selection and mounting of University Microfilms'"Periodical Abstracts" on the University of Hartford's integrated library system. Argues that increased access provided by loading tapes on the mainframe computer outweigh the disadvantages of poor print features and narrower scope when compared to the CD-ROM version. (EA)