Volume 15, Number 6 • June 1998

EBSCOhost 2.0 enriches search power — Intuitive system adds relevance searching option and other improvements by Mick O'Leary

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DATABASE REVIEW column looks at the overall market strategy of EBSCO Publishing's online EBSCOhost service. Says EBSCO has used a "second wave" approach that enables it to assess the viability of competitors' products prior to introducing its own version. Notes that the company's aggressive pricing structure and targeting of consortia customers have positioned it favorably among competitors with longer market histories. Says the introduction of EBSCOhost 2.0 further distinguishes EBSCO from most of the competition by incorporating relevance searching, as well as a number of interface improvements. Notes the system is highly intuitive to begin with, and says the new enhancements make it an excellent choice for experts and end users alike. Includes one sidebar.

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