Document (#15978)

Author

Mendelsohn, S.

Title

How do you evaluate a database before purchasing it?

Source

Information world review. 1996, no.115, S.28-29

Year

1996

Abstract

Presents the responses of 6 European information professionals on how they evaluate databases prior to purchasing. Factors considered include: cost; data quality; data structure; need evaluation; added value over other products; and number of potential users. Procedures employed include: user surveys; trial subscriptions and keeping up to date by going to conferences, networking with colleagues and reading the professional press

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