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6,500 Sources Now in Dialog NewsRoom

Imagine the ideal information resource–comprehensive, authoritative, global in scope, up to date, fulltext–and all in a single database. NewsRoom from Dialog is here today–the one news database that every professional researcher needs.

Dialog NewsRoom is now available on all of the Dialog services–Dialog, DataStar, and Profound. NewsRoom (Dialog File 990, DataStar NEWS, NewsLine on Profound) allows searchers to retrieve the latest news from Dialog's comprehensive collection of newspapers, newswires, newsletters, press releases, broadcasts, magazines, trade and industry journals, directories, and scholarly journals using the product they turn to most.

WHAT IS IT?

NewsRoom compiles into one collection most fulltext serial publications and newswires from all Dialog services–over 6,500 sources. This database offers the most current data updated throughout the day. Archive files contain information back to 2000.

This comprehensive database provides access to the most highly respected news, trade, consumer, and scholarly publications available. Search NewsRoom for articles about competitors or industries, including trends and directions; technological developments to use as a guide for R&D; topical intelligence on subjects like the latest hiring practices or consumer trends; and awareness of general local, national, and international news events.

WHO USES THIS FILE?

NewsRoom is the first place to search for information on every topic. It provides:

• business managers with in-depth opinions and analyses from respected industry experts
• engineers with industry developments and information about new technologies and tools
• financial analysts with strategic information
• marketing researchers with the latest industry developments
• M&A analysts with potential acquisition targets or alliance opportunities
• sales professionals with information to identify potential customers, maintain technical product knowledge, or track activities of current customers
• information professionals with the ability to provide current awareness (Alerts) throughout their organizations

FEATURES IN NEWSROOM

The NewsRoom compilation of sources brings exciting benefits to the researcher.

• Reliable Sources. NewsRoom brings together a wide variety of global information sources from thousands of publications including such diverse titles as The Economist, The New York Times, El Pais, Financial Times, Jerusalem Post, Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery, Library Journal, Medical Device Approval Letter, Mexico Business Month, New Scientist, Newsweek, Le Nouvel Observateur, People, Saigon Times Daily, Studies in English Literature, Tea and Coffee Trade, and The Times (London). This unparalleled collection, including 33 of the top 100 circulated newspapers in the world, covers virtually every industry and subject in a single place.
• Consistent Searching. Articles are indexed consistently across the database(s) regardless of the service where they originated.
• Scope. The database is multi-lingual and multi-national.
• Indexes. NewsRoom can be searched by Company Name, Geographic Area, Publication Type, Language, Industry Topic, and Publication Date/Year.
• Functionality. Searchers can access all or specific segments of Dialog's news content. On Dialog, for example, OneSearch is available for the NewsRoom files by using the BEGIN NEWSROOM command. Dialog's special features, such as Remove Duplicates and Alerts, are also included in the database. Searchable fields are labeled to inform searchers what types of terms may be searched.
• Global Coverage. NewsRoom provides access to news sources from nearly 90 different countries in more than ten global regions. Powerful search indexes enable users to target specific regions, countries, or states.
• File Updating. NewsRoom is updated fr equently throughout the day. The archive files are updated as older records are moved out of the most current file or as older records are received from the sources.
• Current Awareness. Searchers may set up Alerts to automatically receive the most current information on their searches. Alert frequencies are daily, weekly, and monthly.

PRICING AND DOCUMENTATION

Full records are priced at $2.95 per record on all Dialog services. Use HELP RATES 990 or ..price NEWS to check Connect Time or DialUnits, as well as the charges for other formats. To find more information about NewsRoom, please refer to the Bluesheet or Datasheet in the Dialog Library (http://library.dialog.com) and in DIALOG Bluesheets™ (File 415) or BASE-NEWS. The Bluesheet for File 990 will be sent to Dialog users under separate cover.

This news megafile represents a new and better way of searching publications on all Dialog services. It provides substantial value added to the search capabilities of our existing services, as well as offering a single access point to our comprehensive information collection. It is easily accessible through our existing products on Dialog, DataStar, and Profound.

Don't miss this opportunity to find all the information that you've been looking for all in one place. Logon to NewsRoom today.

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