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What does electronic full‐text really mean? A comparison of database vendors and what they deliver

Patricia B.M. Brennan (Assistant Professor, Head of Reference, Reference Department, James Adams Library, Rhode Island College, Providence, USA)
Joanna Burkhardt (Head Librarian, College of Continuing Education Library, University of Rhode Island, Providence, RI, USA)
Susan McMullen (Information Resources Librarian, Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI, USA)
Marla Wallace (Assistant Professor and Coordinator of Reference and Collection Development, Community College of Rhode Island, Lincoln, USA)

Reference Services Review

ISSN: 0090-7324

Article publication date: 1 June 1999

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Abstract

The experience of a multi‐site higher education library consortium in purchasing electronic journals and databases is described. The criteria and guidelines developed to assist in the decision‐making process for the purchase of multidisciplinary electronic products and services can be of value to other libraries whether in a single or consortial environment. Factors such as database features, coverage, search features, and delivery options were considered.

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Brennan, P.B.M., Burkhardt, J., McMullen, S. and Wallace, M. (1999), "What does electronic full‐text really mean? A comparison of database vendors and what they deliver", Reference Services Review, Vol. 27 No. 2, pp. 113-126. https://doi.org/10.1108/00907329910275123

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MCB UP Ltd

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