Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 16:37:24
From: Cathy Hatterman (Nebraska Library Commission)
<chatterm_at_neon.nlc.state.ne.us>
Subject: RE: Soliciting information about Bowker Direct and Books in Print
I've worked with BIP on CD-ROM, online from OCLC, and online from
Gale, and I do prefer Bowkers BIP online. There's a log of information
given, publisher addresses, reviews, biographies, etc.. It also has a
quick and an advanced search capability which is very usable. The
software can be temperamental, but has improved. Compared with what
I've used, I like it. There was a more expensive version, which I
discovered just as they made the decision to go with Bowker's BIP
online, but I don't know if it's still out there. I did just look for
my notes, and couldn't find them--it has been a few years. If possible,
I'd recommend trying any and all BIP versions you could, with the same
searches and see which one you prefer.
Catherine Hatterman
Acquisitions Librarian
Nebraska Library Commission
1200 N St., Ste. 120
Lincoln, NE 68508
chatterm_at_nlc.state.ne.us
Received on Tue Feb 18 2003 - 13:06:43 EST