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 Browser

CUI

M0024746

Previous indexing

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

History note

91; DATABASES was see INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1982-90

Online note

use INFORMATION SYSTEMS to search DATABASES 1982-90

Public note

91; DATABASES was see INFORMATION SYSTEMS 1982-90