I've received a number of personal messages asking for more information about online databases used for searching media titles (and reviews), so I thought I would send this out to the list. Jonathan B/CUNY: As far as I can tell, you CANNOT access Expanded Academic Index via the internet. According to the "Gale Directory of Databases, Volume 1: Online Databases," this index, developed by Information Access Company (800-227-8431), is available via: BRS Information Technologies BRS/After Dark BRS/Colleague Dialog Information Services Knowledge Index Data-Star It's also available on CD-ROM and Magnetic Tape Generally, academic libraries will have Dialog and/or BRS available for searching however, due to the expense, they will require that a reference librarian do the search for you. Here at the University of Vermont, we have paid for passwords and access Expanded Academic through Middlebury College. You might want to check with your library reference staff to see if they know of a route to use. P.J. O'Connell: If I understood your question: are there any files or print sources on frequently-asked-questions about online databases? Not exactly, but there are print sources of searching strategies: Armstrong, C.J., & Large, J.A. (1988). "Manual of online search strategies". Boston, MA: G.K. Hall. Epler, D. (1989). "Online searching goes to school". Phoenix, AZ: Oryx Press. For those interested in more information on the databases listed: BRS Information Technologies 800-289-4277 Carl/Uncover 303-861-5319 Dialog Information Services 800-334-2564 Knowledge Index 303-861-5319 LEXIS/NEXIS 800-227-4908 OCLC 800-848-5878 Go well and happy viewing...Martha Day *<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>* * * * Martha Day Internet: [log in to unmask] * * Bailey/Howe Library Bitnet: [log in to unmask] * * Reference Dept/B104 Phone: 802-656-0895 * * Burlington, VT 05405-0036 FAX: 802-656-4038 * * * * * *<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*<>*