[Publib] BizInfo vs. ReferenceUSA database

[Julie Bauer]

In our evaluation, RefUSA won hands down.  Out of 10 reviewers, only one liked BizInfo better.  The highest scores were for the clear layout and easy navigation.  The reviewers commented on the lack of advanced search functions and the relative paucity of information on individual companies.

Julie Bauer
Collection Development Librarian
Loudoun County Public Library
Leesburg, Virginia

----- Original Message ----
From: Glenna R. Rhodes <grrhodes at informedsource.net>
To: publib at webjunction.org
Sent: Monday, November 6, 2006 2:24:56 PM
Subject: [Publib] BizInfo vs. ReferenceUSA database


Hi all - has anyone done a recent evaluation/comparison of ReferenceUSA versus BizInfo (by Gale)?  I am in the midst of doing one for our library and I would appreciate any comments about BizInfo. 

We have used RefUSA for years but now that Gale has this comparable product I need to do a competitive evaluation between the two.  Since Gale's pricing is being slashed every time I talk to them I want to be sure BizInfo will really provide the same functionality and content as RefUSA.  Thanks!

Glenna R. Rhodes
Electronic Resources Librarian
Boise Public Library
Boise, ID 83702
208-
grhodes at cityofboise.org


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