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Books@Ovid: a product review.

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  • 1University of Southern California, Norris Medical Library, 2003 Zonal Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA. russells@usc.edu

Medical Reference Services Quarterly
|May 11, 2001
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Books@Ovid offers a full-text clinical textbook database, providing access to resources from major publishers. This review details its search features, content, and comparison to print alternatives.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Publishing Technology

Background:

  • Books@Ovid is a digital database featuring clinical textbooks from leading publishers like Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, and McGraw-Hill.
  • The database is distributed by Ovid Technologies, a key player in medical information dissemination.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of the Books@Ovid full-text clinical textbook database.
  • To evaluate the database's search environment, online help, indexes, and content coverage and updates.
  • To analyze the competitive positioning of Books@Ovid against its print counterparts.

Main Methods:

  • Content analysis of the Books@Ovid database.
  • Evaluation of search functionalities and user support features.
  • Comparative assessment against print editions of clinical textbooks.

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Main Results:

  • The database offers extensive full-text access to clinical textbooks.
  • Search environment, online help, and indexes are key features discussed.
  • Content coverage and update frequency are examined in relation to user needs.
  • Books@Ovid's competitive advantages and disadvantages compared to print resources are analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • Books@Ovid presents a valuable digital resource for clinical information.
  • The database's features and content require careful consideration when compared to traditional print formats.
  • Understanding its competitive landscape is crucial for healthcare professionals and institutions.