tp@ndm20 (09/20/85)
/* Written 3:53 pm Sep 20, 1985 by tp@ndm20 in ndm20:net.databases */
/* ---------- "On-line Database Service Query" ---------- */
(Mail to me and I will summarize to the net.)
Which of the on-line database services would you recommend as best
fitting these requirements:
1) Covers computer science, engineering and math, especially math
and computer science as applied to engineering.
2) Powerful title and keyword search capabilities.
3) Ability to view abstracts on line.
4) Ability to order a hard copy of an article. There should be an
option for express-mail type delivery.
5) Comprehensive coverage of as many journals as possible, including
american and international journals. Abstracts should be in english.
If non-english-language journals are covered, a translation service
would be neccessary (I think I have heard that this is available).
6) Low startup/membership fees. We would not use the service
heavily, so we would like a billing system that reflects actual
usage, with little or no periodic or startup charges.
All comments about services you have used or heard about will be
greatly appreciated. Since we are looking at relatively low usage,
we can't really afford to shop around.
Thanks,
Terry Poot
Nathan D. Maier Consulting Engineers
(214)739-4741
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