Full-Text Resources for Undergraduates: An Analysis of PA Research II and WilsonSelect

This study compares and contrasts Bell and Howell's PA Research II and H.W. Wilson's WilsonSelect on FirstSearch, primarily as full-text resources supporting undergraduate work. These databases are analyzed by highlighting their scope in terms of the number and types of journals covered wi...

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Published in:College & undergraduate libraries 2000-12, Vol.7 (2), p.25-50
Main Authors: Davidson, Bryan H., Salisbury, Lutishoor, Bailey, Alberta S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquisitions
Arkansas
Automation
Data base systems
Educational sector
full-text databases
Information processing systems
Libraries, College
Online information retrieval
PA Research II
Periodical collections
United States
University of Arkansas
WilsonSelect
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Summary:This study compares and contrasts Bell and Howell's PA Research II and H.W. Wilson's WilsonSelect on FirstSearch, primarily as full-text resources supporting undergraduate work. These databases are analyzed by highlighting their scope in terms of the number and types of journals covered within specific areas and broad disciplines. The effectiveness of the two search engines for end-user retrieval, delivery options, and collection development is also discussed.
ISSN:1069-1316
1545-2530
DOI:10.1300/J106v07n02_04