Books In Print with Book Reviews allows the user to evaluate content of the most recent releases as well as that of backlist titles dating from 1985. Books with reviews are clearly labeled, and the availability of reviews is indexed as an additional search category. Researchers can retrieve, print, or download reviews along with bibliographic data. More than 30,000 reviews are added each year. According to the announcement, Books In Print with Book Reviews provides patrons with the text of printed reviews along with bibliographic data, turning a library or store into a full-service book information center.
Searchers using the database can now limit searches by review source.
The database is updated monthly. R.R. Bowker has been providing bibliographic and reference works to the library, bookseller, and publishing markets since 1872. Bowker is a unit of Cahner's Business Information and publishes over 100 databases annually. Its data is available in print, CD-ROM, tape, and on the Web. The Philosopher's Index, an international philosophy resource, is expected to be available in electronic form next month.