April 1997

April 4, 1997
Beta Books from McGraw-Hill
Based on the successful software paradigm, Beta Books allows computing professionals to view complete text versions of selected emerging technology titles online. Beta Books viewing is free, invites comments and feedback, and allows consumers to "test drive" books in progress on subjects they most want to know about today.


April 3, 1997
Avicenna
A comprehensive medical information resource free to all healthcare professionals, Avicenna offers searchable databases, including free MEDLINE access, reference materials, a tradeshow for the medical device, pharmaceutical and service industry, and tools for medical practice.


April 3, 1997
HealthWeb
Research librarians at a dozen Midwestern United States universities have pooled their brainpower to create one of the most comprehensive reference guides to health and medical information available on the World-Wide Web.


April 3, 1997
JAMA
Free registration. JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association: Tables of contents, abstracts of major manuscripts, Medical News & Perspectives, Physician Recruitment, search functions, plus many other features.


This index is maintained by Peter Scott, Systems Department, University of Saskatchewan Libraries.