Extensive collections, reputedly complete, of references and citations to books, articles, publications, etc., generally on a single subject or specialized subject area. Databases can operate through automated files, libraries, or computer disks. The concept should be differentiated from DATABASES, FACTUAL which is used for collections of data and facts apart from bibliographic references to them.

DUI

D016206 MeSH Prohlížeč

CUI

M0024746

Předchozí užití

Bibliography (1966-1990); Information Systems (1966-1981)

Historická pozn.

91; DATABASES was see INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1982-90

Online pozn.

use INFORMATION SYSTEMS to search DATABASES 1982-90

Veřejná pozn.

91; DATABASES was see INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1982-90