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Downloading from MEDLINE: a comparison of personal database software
1New Cavendish Street Library, Polytechnic of Central London, UK.
Health Libraries Review
|February 8, 1991
Summary
This study evaluates nine software packages for managing downloaded MEDLINE references. These tools facilitate importing and reformatting bibliographic data for journal submissions, aiding researchers in database maintenance.
Area of Science:
- Bibliometrics
- Information Science
- Scientific Communication
Background:
- Managing bibliographic references is crucial for researchers.
- MEDLINE is a primary source for biomedical literature.
- Efficiently importing and formatting references can be challenging.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the compatibility of personal bibliographic database software with MEDLINE references.
- To review features of software packages for importing and reformatting bibliographic data.
- To provide information on available software for managing scientific literature.
Main Methods:
- Reviewed nine software packages for personal bibliographic database maintenance.
- Assessed the capability of each package to import MEDLINE records (online and CD-ROM).
- Evaluated the functionality for reformatting references to meet journal-specific styles.
Main Results:
- All nine reviewed packages can import batches of MEDLINE records.
- Packages offer varying degrees of flexibility in reformatting references.
- Basic features, import facilities, suppliers, and prices are detailed.
Conclusions:
- Several software options exist for effectively managing MEDLINE references.
- Researchers can utilize these packages to streamline the process of preparing manuscripts.
- Informed selection of bibliographic software can enhance research workflow efficiency.
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