Author: Falk, Howard

Source: The Electronic Library, Volume 23, Number 4, 2005 , pp. 492-498(7)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - To describe the availability of online databases for library patrons in the USA. <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - A review of the present situation. <B>Findings</B> - Online databases are now very widely available to library patrons in the United States, and many patrons can tap into these databases from their own computers. The larger libraries and library systems can afford to offer their own choice of databases to their patrons through their internet web sites. <B>Originality/value</B> - Provides information of value to information professionals.

Keywords: Library users; Online databases; United States of America

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/02640470510611553

Publication date: 2005-08-01

Related content

• In this: publication
• By this: publisher
• In this Subject: Library Science
• By this author: Falk, Howard

Website © Publishing Technology. Article copyright remains with the publisher, society or author(s) as specified within the article.

• Terms and conditions
• Privacy policy
• Information for advertisers