The Virtual Library of Virginia

EVALUATION FORM: Ovid & SilverPlatter Vendor Trials

June 1999

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1. I was able to connect quickly to the database.

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Silver Platter

2. The search interface is easy to navigate and use.

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3. The search interface includes features suitable for novice and advanced users.

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4. The online help is appropriate for both novice and advanced users.

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5. The options for display of results are satisfactory.

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6. Saving, downloading, printing and email features are flexible enough to accommodate most users.

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7. Search response time was adequate.

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8. Which databases did you access during the trial?

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CINAHL

ERIC

MLA

PsycINFO

SocAbstracts

SILVER Platter

CINAHL

ERIC

MLA

PsycINFO

SocAbstracts

9. Based solely on the merits of the search interface and not on cost or pre-existing familiarity, the better vendor is:

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SILVER PLATTER

10. Comments: (You may send additional comments via email if you wish.)

  

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Please send your response to Ruth Stanton (email: rstanton@nv.cc.va.us OR fax: 703/703/323-3005)