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Public-Access Computer Systems News Volume 5 Number 02
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Public-Access Computer Systems News
Volume 5, Number 2 (1994) ISSN 1050-6004
Editors: Dana Rooks (LIBL@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU) and Linda Thompson
(LIB1J@UHUPVM1.UH.EDU).
Issued on an irregular basis by University Libraries, University
of Houston, Houston, TX 77204-2091.
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CONTENTS
EPIC Documentation Now Available on the Internet, 1
IDI Sells ZyLab, 2
UMI Develops Computer Abstracts Database on CD-ROM, 2
ABI/INFORM Helping VP Gore Reinvent Government, 3
UMI Introduces New General Reference Full-Text Database, 3
Winnebago Software & UMI to Offer 5 Databases via CIRC/CAT, 4
EPIC DOCUMENTATION NOW AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET
A new listserv for users of the EPIC service, OCLC's online
reference service for library professionals, provides EPIC
documentation over the Internet. EPIC-L provides the EPIC
Reference Card, database documentation and price information for
each database.
EPIC-L offers database price information to users without
requiring them to log on to EPIC. Users can also get lists of
journal sources for individual EPIC databases.
To get information about EPIC-L, send an Internet message to
listproc@oclc.org and enter info epic-l in the body of the
message. To subscribe free of charge to EPIC-L, send an Internet
mail message to listproc@oclc.org and enter subscribe epic-l
[your name] in the body of the message.
EPIC is a full-featured online reference system that provides
subject access and keyword and Boolean searching to a variety of
databases.
For additional information, contact Nita Dean, 614-761-5002.
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IDI SELLS ZYLAB
OCLC announced that its subsidiary, Information Dimensions Inc.
(IDI), has sold its ZyLab division to ZyCo Incorporated, a newly
formed corporation controlled by C-CUBED Corporation of
Alexandria, Va. ZyLab develops and markets ZyIndex, a document
retrieval system for personal computers, and markets ZyImage, a
Windows-based document imaging and retrieval system. In a
related transaction, ZyCo acquired ZyImage software from PT
Partners, a Maryland partnership.
Jim Hackbarth, IDI president and chief operating officer, said
the sale of ZyLab allows IDI to focus resources on its core
products--the BASIS suite of document database management systems
designed for the client/server environment. Mr. Hackbarth said
IDI will continue to market ZyLab products and retains a license
to continue to use ZyLab products that are embedded in IDI
products.
Information Dimensions Inc. is an international software company
specializing in information management technology. According to
independent studies conducted by Delphi Consulting Group, Gartner
Group and International Data Corporation, Information Dimensions'
BASISplus is the leading relational database management system
for documents.
For additional information, contact Jaron Terry, IDI, 614-
761-7273; or Jackie Karlin, ZyCo, 301-590-0900.
UMI DEVELOPS COMPUTER ABSTRACTS DATABASE ON CD-ROM
UMI has announced the creation of Computer Abstracts, a new
database designed to offer library patrons information on
evaluating and analyzing computer hardware, software, computer
companies, and other related topics. Computer Abstracts'
information is provided by Learned Information's Microcomputer
Abstracts and Information Sources Inc.'s Business Software
Database. The database also includes computer-related abstracts
from ABI/INFORM.
o Monthly updates provide consistent, up-to-date
information;
o Coverage includes more than 200 key source titles;
o Hardware and software product reviews from third-party
sources provide unbiased recommendations and criticism;
o UMI's multiple document delivery services provide users
with convenient options for obtaining the full article
print-out;
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o Flexible search software allows for a great range of
search styles for both experienced and novice users;
o Context sensitive help screens;
o Operates on any ProQuest system so it can complement
existing UMI information collections;
o Provides a wide range of company information and
enables the user to find telephone and fax numbers,
addresses, financial data, and the status of companies.
Computer Abstracts will be available in July 1994 from UMI. An
annual subscription for 1-4 simultaneous users is $2,000. For
additional information or to arrange a free, 60-day trial, call
800-521-0600, ext. 2888.
ABI/INFORM HELPING VP GORE REINVENT GOVERNMENT
UMI has announced that it has granted permission for the staff of
Reinventing Government to publish information from ABI/INFORM for
two electronic conferences, NETRESULTS and MEASURENET. Both are
available on the Internet. The information, which was retrieved
from the ProQuest CD-ROM version of ABI/INFORM in the Library of
Congress, includes hundreds of database records that focus on
customer-driven organizations and performance measurements.
According to Andy Campbell, a representative of Reinventing
Government, the staff needs this information because "... One of
the most important initiatives of Reinventing Government is
`Putting Customers First' and transforming the federal government
into one which is customer-driven."
UMI INTRODUCES NEW GENERAL REFERENCE FULL-TEXT DATABASE
UMI has announced the introduction of a new CD-ROM database
designed for use in one of the fastest growing education
environments: middle and high school libraries. Resource/One
Select Full Text offers students access to the 60 most-requested
journal titles, with 49 available in ASCII full-text.
Features include:
o Indexing and abstracts (1986+) and ASCII full-text
(1992+) coverage from such key titles as Atlantic
Monthly, Forbes, Life, Money, Nation, Nation's
Business, National Review, Time, U.S. News & World
Report, and Psychology Today;
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o Indexing and abstracts (1988+) for The New York Times
Current Events Edition--this unique collection of
current events articles from The New York Times and The
New York Times Magazine is exclusive to UMI;
o Online subject thesaurus enables students to easily
broaden or narrow searches;
o Includes TopicSearch, which enables students to browse
a list of search topics;
o Monthly updates.
An annual subscription is $1,200. For additional information,
call 800-521-0600, ext. 2888.
WINNEBAGO SOFTWARE & UMI TO OFFER 5 DATABASES VIA CIRC/CAT
Winnebago Software Co. and UMI have reached an agreement that
will enable thousands of librarians worldwide to access five of
UMI's databases via Winnebago's CIRC/CAT online catalog program.
The agreement eliminates the need to purchase additional CD-ROM
and computer hardware products. This support of full-text and
abstract database records and the ability to search them with a
seamless interface are exclusive to Winnebago Software Co.
The five UMI databases to be made available offer access to the
types of publications students need, such as TIME, NEWSWEEK,
AUDUBON, as well as content from The New York Times Current
Events Edition and USA TODAY in several of the databases.
Included will be Resource/One, Resource/One Select, and
Periodical Abstracts-Library (all abstract-and-index databases),
as well as Resource/One Full Text (100 full-text titles) and
Resource/One Select Full Text (60 full-text titles).
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