Re: Literature Searches (posted for J. Mahaffy)

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Date: Thu, 25 Jan 1996 16:09:01 -0600 (CST)
From: James Mahaffy <mahaffy@dordt.edu>
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> I am looking for some help.  I have a need to find a method to use the
>internet
> to allow me to run searches for published articles in the
> scientific/technical/popular literature.
>
> For instance, I may want to do a literature search to look for articles
>on the
> fossils from the Almont formation of North Dakota.
>
> Does anyone know how I can use the internet to link to the large
>databases out
> there.  I use STN from work but I can not use that for private use.  I
> understand that I will likely need to pay a fee for searches.  I am
>looking for
> the links on how to get access to the literature databases, this would
>include
> books as well as periodicals.
>
> Can anyone shed some light on this and lend some help ?
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary Rakes
>
>
Gary,

        The one I have found most helpful has been georef. It is a bit
pricey but seems to do a good job.  Any college or University library
should be able to get you in contact with them.  You can probably get
your own account if you do much searching.  It used to be that printing
off line saved costs.  In any case, do it the first time with someone
who has done a lot of searches so you don't waste time and money while
connected.

Good luck
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James F. Mahaffy                   e-mail: mahaffy@dordt.edu
Biology Department                 phone: 712 722-6279
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