Review of Current Database Trials 1. Need details on rights for using images. Several selectors are interested in this database which could be a replacement of Oxford Analytica. Several selectors have noted problems with Oxford Analytica, especially in regard to currency. Comparative Evaluation of Proquest, Academic Universe, Gale Infotrac Newspapers and leading IDAL contenders.
Further evaluation needs to be done, including evaluation of the newer database trials.
P. Watson recommended the committee set up guidelines for trials. S. Randall indicated that the Systems office is developing a program to gather usage statistics on current subscriptions. P. Watson announced that ArchivesUSA is no longer available through the State Library. Owing to the general moratorium on new purchases, it was decided to postpone a purchase decision. The subscription will be allowed to lapse.