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The company also provides databases for reference in both the health and business sectors. Dynamed is a clinical reference tool which is available as a subscription-based resource providing [[evidence-based clinical information]] to [[physicians]].<ref name=Barton_2005>{{cite journal | author = Barton, H. | title = DynaMed (review) | journal = Journal of the Medical Library Association | year = 2005 | volume = 93 | issue = 2 | pages = 412–415 | url= http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1175815&blobtype=pdf }}</ref><ref name=Calabretta_2005>{{cite journal | author = Calabretta N, Fitzpatrick RB | title = DynaMed at the Point of Care | journal = Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries | year = 2005 | volume = 2 | issue = 1 | pages = 55–64 | doi=10.1300/J383v02n01_06 | url= https://www.haworthpress.com/store/ArticleAbstract.asp?sid=A7B0M0RMP4UM8JKB5PV7N012MEMGEXH4&ID=53120}}</ref> |
The company also provides databases for reference in both the health and business sectors. Dynamed is a clinical reference tool which is available as a subscription-based resource providing [[evidence-based clinical information]] to [[physicians]].<ref name=Barton_2005>{{cite journal | author = Barton, H. | title = DynaMed (review) | journal = Journal of the Medical Library Association | year = 2005 | volume = 93 | issue = 2 | pages = 412–415 | url= http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/picrender.fcgi?artid=1175815&blobtype=pdf }}</ref><ref name=Calabretta_2005>{{cite journal | author = Calabretta N, Fitzpatrick RB | title = DynaMed at the Point of Care | journal = Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries | year = 2005 | volume = 2 | issue = 1 | pages = 55–64 | doi=10.1300/J383v02n01_06 | url= https://www.haworthpress.com/store/ArticleAbstract.asp?sid=A7B0M0RMP4UM8JKB5PV7N012MEMGEXH4&ID=53120}}</ref> |
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GreenFILE offers well-researched but accessible information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Multidisciplinary by nature, GreenFILE draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for approximately 384,000 records, as well as full text for more than 4,700 records. |
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| Company type | Database services |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Headquarters | |
| Parent | EBSCO Industries |
| Website | EBSCO Publishing Homepage |
EBSCO Publishing is a company that provides serial content in the form of online bibliographic and full text databases, which can be accessed after purchasing a subscription. EBSCO Publishing's core business is providing online databases via EBSCOhost to libraries worldwide. There are two main types of databases: full text databases (e.g., Business Source, etc.) and secondary databases (e.g., EconLit, PsycINFO, etc.).[1]
EBSCO is used by libraries, schools, academic institutions, medical institutions and corporations. The headquarters is located in Ipswich, Massachusetts.[2]
The company is a subsidiary of EBSCO Industries.
Databases
EBSCO Publishing’s core business is providing online databases via its proprietary software, EBSCOhost, to libraries.[1]
The company introduced a new 2.0 interface in 2008, which, according to EBSCO, "combines the need for a simplified search experience with in-depth functions."[3] A related product is EBSCO A-to-Z, which consolidates information into a central database.
The company also provides databases for reference in both the health and business sectors. Dynamed is a clinical reference tool which is available as a subscription-based resource providing evidence-based clinical information to physicians.[4][5]
GreenFILE™ www.greeninfoonline.com
GreenFILE offers well-researched but accessible information covering all aspects of human impact to the environment. Its collection of scholarly, government and general-interest titles includes content on the environmental effects of individuals, corporations and local/national governments, and what can be done at each level to minimize these effects. Multidisciplinary by nature, GreenFILE draws on the connections between the environment and a variety of disciplines such as agriculture, education, law, health and technology. Topics covered include global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, and more. The database provides indexing and abstracts for approximately 384,000 records, as well as full text for more than 4,700 records.
References
- ^ a b "An Interview with Sam Brooks, Senior Vice-President of Sales and Marketing, EBSCO Publishing". Journal of Business and Finance Librarianship. 2004.
- ^ Kladko, Brian (2006-09-29). "EBSCO Publishing hits its 'stride,' looks to boost staff". Boston Business Journal. Boston, MA: American City Business Journals. Retrieved 2009-11-09.
- ^ Gorrell, Michael (2008). "The 21st Century Searcher: How the Growth of Search Engines Affected the Redesign of EBSCOhost" (PDF). Against the Grain.
- ^ Barton, H. (2005). "DynaMed (review)". Journal of the Medical Library Association. 93 (2): 412–415.
- ^ Calabretta N, Fitzpatrick RB (2005). "DynaMed at the Point of Care". Journal of Electronic Resources in Medical Libraries. 2 (1): 55–64. doi:10.1300/J383v02n01_06.
Further reading
- Alper B, Stevermer J, White D, Ewigman B (2001). "Answering family physicians' clinical questions using electronic medical databases". J Fam Pract. 50 (11): 960–5. PMID 11711012.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Alper B, White D, Ge B (2005). "Physicians answer more clinical questions and change clinical decisions more often with synthesized evidence: a randomized trial in primary care". Ann Fam Med. 3 (6): 507–13. doi:10.1370/afm.370. PMC 1466938. PMID 16338914.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Bodenheimer T, Grumbach K (2003). "Electronic technology: a spark to revitalize primary care?". JAMA. 290 (2): 259–64. doi:10.1001/jama.290.2.259. PMID 12851283.
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