This is a guide to computer-readable databases available online, in CD-ROM format, or in other magnetic formats. Details include database descriptions, costs, and whom to contact for purchase. The material is indexed alphabetically, and by subject, vendor, and producer.

Gale Directory of Databases profiles more than 13,000 databases. Entries include producer name and contact information, description, subject, language, update frequency; geographic coverage, availability and cost. Volume 1 describes online databases; Volume 2 covers CD-ROM, diskette, magnetic tape, batch access and handheld products. When you need information about databases fast, you'll find it in this easy-to-use bible of databases. Gale Directory of Databases profiles more than 13,000 databases available worldwide in a variety of formats. Entries include producer name and contact information, description, subject, language, update frequency, geographic coverage, availability and cost. Also available is information on software and system requirements and more. Volume 1 describes online databases; Volume 2 covers CD-ROM, diskette, magnetic tape, batch access and handheld products. The Directory also covers more than 3,600 producers, 2,400 online services and vendors/distributors, providing name, full contact information, branch offices and a complete list of the database products available.