This book, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive and detailed look at online biomedical database searching by end users. Experts fully assess the numerous implications of end user searching and synthesize a wide variety of views and successful practices. By examining the types of users, institutional settings, products used, and applications, this important volume probes the specific variations among programs and provides a solid overview of end user searching in the health science field. The volume includes informative chapters on determining content and structure of online educational materials, training the end user, the issues in implementing end user search systems, and much more.

This book, first published in 1986, provides a comprehensive and detailed look at online biomedical database searching by end users. Experts fully assess the numerous implications of end user searching and synthesize a wide variety of views and successful practices. By examining the types of users, institutional settings, products used, and applications, this important volume probes the specific variations among programs and provides a solid overview of end user searching in the health science field. The volume includes informative chapters on determining content and structure of online educational materials, training the end user, the issues in implementing end user search systems, and much more.

This is the long-awaited third edition of the most comprehensive compilation of drug information resources available. A co-publication with the Medical Library Association, it draws on industry expert Bonnie Snow's 30+ years of experience with pharmaceutical information needs and applications.Snow reviews 400+ print and electronic resources. More than a bibliography, this readable guide brings together the best resources plus practical advice on everything from expert search techniques to core collections for libraries. Subject areas covered include: pharmaceutical technology; legal and regulatory issues world-wide; industrial pharmacy; market research; product guides and prescribing information in the global marketplace; drug interactions; drug effects on pregnancy, lactation, and reproduction; pharmacovigilance; and much, much more.Completely revised, reorganized, and updated, the third edition focuses on information sources not covered elsewhere. Absolutely unique in its value as both a desk reference and a text for classroom use or self-study, this edition manages to meet the needs of students, information professionals, health care providers, and pharmacy practitioners.

Valuable to both the health professional and information provider, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed look at online biomedical database searching by end users. Experts fully assess the numerous implications of end user searching and synthesize a wide variety of views and successful practices. By examining the types of users, institutional settings, products used, and applications, this important volume probes the specific variations among programs and provides a solid overview of end user searching in the health science field. The volume includes informative chapters on determining content and structure of online educational materials, training the end user, the issues in implementing end user search systems, and much more.