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Whisler, Karen; Slough, Marlene; Sung, Nackil; Cressman, Barbara – Illinois Libraries, 1998
Describes a study conducted at Eastern Illinois University's library that examined nine full-text databases to determine the content and subject coverage of each database. Discusses implications for collection development, including policies for the evaluation of electronic resources; and the need for dialog between librarians and vendors. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Content Analysis, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Methods