scholarly journals A Parser for News Downloads

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Mike SCOTT
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Corpus Analysis ◽  
Text Databases ◽  
Online Databases

ABSTRACT This paper presents the Download Parser, a tool for handling text downloads from large online databases. Many universities have access to full-text databases which allow the user to search their holdings and then view and ideally download the full text of relevant articles, but there are important problems in practice in managing such downloads, because of factors such as duplication, unevenness of formatting standards, lack of documentation. The tool under discussion was devised to parse downloads, clean them up and standardise them, identify headlines and insert suitably marked-up headers for corpus analysis.

Misuse of Online Databases for Literature Searches

2009 ◽  
pp. 1867-1874
Author(s):  
Robert A. Bartsch
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Full Text ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Primary Method ◽  
General Will ◽  
Text Databases ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Online Library

Online library databases are the primary method for finding relevant literature in many fields. These databases either primarily have abstracts or have the entire article online (i.e., full-text). This chapter describes how students use and misuse abstract and full-text databases when conducting literature searches. Findings from two studies indicate (1) students overestimate the usefulness of full-text databases, (2) students do not know which type of database is the best tool for a particular situation, and (3) students favor technology that is easier for them to use. By understanding the implications of these findings, it is hoped instructors can create lectures and assignments that increase students’ information literacy levels. Additionally, this chapter provides an example of how people, in general, will use new technology that is easier but is not necessarily more useful.

Misuse of Online Databases for Literature Searches

2011 ◽  
pp. 373-380
Author(s):  
Robert A. Bartsch
Keyword(s):  
Information Literacy ◽  
Full Text ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Primary Method ◽  
General Will ◽  
Text Databases ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
Literature Searches ◽  
Online Library

Online library databases are the primary method for finding relevant literature in many fields. These databases either have primarily abstracts or have the entire article online (i.e., full-text). This chapter describes how students use and misuse abstract and full-text databases when conducting literature searches. Findings from two studies indicate (1) students overestimate the usefulness of full-text databases, (2) students do not know which type of database is the best tool for a particular situation, and (3) students favor technology that is easier for them to use. By understanding the implications of these findings, it is hoped instructors can create lectures and assignments that increase students’ information literacy levels. Additionally, this chapter provides an example of how people, in general, will use new technology that is easier but is not necessarily more useful.

Newspaper Full-Text Databases: Implications for Media Analysis

1987 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Peter Putnis
Keyword(s):  
Rapid Growth ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Media Analysis ◽  
Direct Access ◽  
Text Databases ◽  
Online Databases ◽  
On Line

In the last decade there has been rapid growth in the availability and use of on-line databases both overseas and in Australia in 1979, 400 databases were listed in the American CUADRA Directory of Online Databases; in 1986, over 3000 were listed. In 1984 there were 67 Australian publicly available databases; by 1986 this had grown to 160 with a further 22 planned (Directory of Australian Databases, 1986). Extensive Australian use of overseas databases became practicable in 1979 when OTC introduced MIDAS, which allowed more economical direct access to the major US systems. Since then large overseas vendors have established offices and agents in Australia: DIALOG in 1979, SDC/ORBIT in 1981. Permagon Info-line and Mead Data Central in 1985.

Catalogs, Indexes, and Full Text Databases

2006 ◽  
Vol 45 (94) ◽  
pp. 191-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
John D. Kawula ◽  
Arlene Weible
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Text Databases

scholarly journals Open access full-text databases in Asian countries

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tae-Sul Seo
Keyword(s):  
Open Access ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Asian Countries ◽  
Text Databases

Indexing and compressing full-text databases for CD-ROM

1991 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 265-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian H. Witten ◽  
Timothy C. Bell ◽  
Craig G. Nevill
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Cd Rom ◽  
Text Databases

A Question of Degrees

2012 ◽  
pp. 145-163
Author(s):  
Kathryn L. Zybeck
Keyword(s):  
Full Text ◽  
Development Process ◽  
Point Of Care ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Professional Organizations ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Anatomical Models ◽  
Text Databases ◽  
Efficiency And Effectiveness ◽  
Further Development

Librarians responsible for allied health or health sciences materials collect and maintain resources, such as print and electronic books and journals, non-book materials, such as anatomical models and flashcards, citation and full-text databases, and point-of-care resources. To simplify the process, there are selection aids for all stages of collecting as well as methods of assessing a collection’s strengths and weaknesses. Librarians who are involved in the collection development process will find support from professional organizations that provide opportunities for further development of skills and knowledge, venues for presenting, and avenues for members’ to share advice and expertise. This chapter will provide guidance for the librarian new to collecting in the health sciences on each step of the process and point to best practices to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.

Using Consistent Naming Conventions for Library Electronic Resources

2011 ◽  
pp. 275-293
Author(s):  
Diana Kichuk
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Local Adaptation ◽  
Full Text ◽  
Current Practice ◽  
Ad Hoc ◽  
Electronic Resources ◽  
Electronic Resource ◽  
Text Databases ◽  
Standards And Guidelines ◽  
Integrated Or

There are no accepted standards governing naming electronic resources in A to Z lists or electronic resource management (ERM) systems. Current practice superficially resembles cataloging standards and guidelines, but is substantially ad hoc, and reliant on local adaptation and innovation. A little more predictability is needed to make finding and using electronic resources easier. This chapter describes issues related to naming electronic resources and concludes with a draft set of principles and conventions for designating names or titles in the context of A to Z lists and ERM systems. It will also examine the unique issue of electronic resource volatility and its impact on maintenance. The focus will be on integrated or continuously updated electronic resources, such as bibliographic and full text databases, and reference works.

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