通过对Access World News数据库和Press Display数据库的对比,探讨了全球两大媒体数据库各自的优势、特点和问题,通过案例,分析了图书馆咨询人员面对不同课题需求时数据库的工作策略。提出应该充分发挥各个数据库的功能优势,同时对数据...通过对Access World News数据库和Press Display数据库的对比,探讨了全球两大媒体数据库各自的优势、特点和问题,通过案例,分析了图书馆咨询人员面对不同课题需求时数据库的工作策略。提出应该充分发挥各个数据库的功能优势,同时对数据库自身的各种问题进行人工干预和后期处理,从而对研究课题进行最大程度的资料挖掘和分析。展开更多
World oil prices may rise modestly after King Fahd of Saudi Arabia handed the running of government to his brother, allowing him time to recover from a stroke, energy analysts said on January 1. The succession to King...World oil prices may rise modestly after King Fahd of Saudi Arabia handed the running of government to his brother, allowing him time to recover from a stroke, energy analysts said on January 1. The succession to King Fahd is viewed nervously by some oil traders because of Crown Prince Abdullah’s reputation for taking a tougher traditionalist line.展开更多
In his unusually long, 81-minute address to ajoint session of Congress on the night of January24, US President Bill Clinton called on bothparties to "put aside partisanship, pettiness andpride" and get to wo...In his unusually long, 81-minute address to ajoint session of Congress on the night of January24, US President Bill Clinton called on bothparties to "put aside partisanship, pettiness andpride" and get to work tackling the nationsproblems. He called for more and better jobs,expanded educational opportunities, a fairer taxsystem and political reform. He outlined newinitiatives, including a drive to curb teenpregnancey and raising the $4.25 hourlyminimum wage.展开更多
European Union farm ministers resumed their emergency meeting on April 2 in Luxembourg to finalize a draft plan drawn up overnight to stamp out "mad cow" disease and end the crisis.
More than 20000 representatives and tourists from 170 countries and regions participated in the World Festival of International. Youth which opened on July 1 in Pyongyang.
Economic ministers from 10 East Asiancountries opened talks in Chiang Rai, Thailandon February 15 aimed at reaching a jointstrategy for the region ahead of next month’sAsia-Europe summit. The ministers agreed thatthe...Economic ministers from 10 East Asiancountries opened talks in Chiang Rai, Thailandon February 15 aimed at reaching a jointstrategy for the region ahead of next month’sAsia-Europe summit. The ministers agreed thatthe 10 Asian countries should present a commonface when their leaders meet their 15 Europeancounterparts in Bangkok from March 1-2.展开更多
The European Union summit ended on December 16 in Madrid. European leaders set their seal on a drive to make Europe a global power ready for challenges of the next century with a new currency and a new list of members...The European Union summit ended on December 16 in Madrid. European leaders set their seal on a drive to make Europe a global power ready for challenges of the next century with a new currency and a new list of members. The US federal government partially shut down for the second time in a month on December 16, with President Bill展开更多
On January 4, United States planes shot down two Libyan jet fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first fighting between the US and Libya since US jets bombed Tripoli in 1986. But on January 12, the United ...On January 4, United States planes shot down two Libyan jet fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first fighting between the US and Libya since US jets bombed Tripoli in 1986. But on January 12, the United States, Britain and France, in a rare triple veto, blocked a Security Council resolution to deplore the shooting down of two Libyan jets by US navy fighters. President Fidel Castro of Cuba announced on January 4 in Havana that the first 3000 Cuban troops to be withdrawn from展开更多
Threats of a trade war between the world’stwo economic powerhouses faded on June 29after Japan and the United States struck a dealin their long and bitter feud over car markets.Week-long talks in Geneva drew to a clo...Threats of a trade war between the world’stwo economic powerhouses faded on June 29after Japan and the United States struck a dealin their long and bitter feud over car markets.Week-long talks in Geneva drew to a close onJune 28 with both sides hailing victory afternearly two years of dispute.展开更多
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamadstrengthened his already considerable political cloutwith a landslide victory in the general electionsheld on April 25. The National Front coalition,comprised of 14 parties, wo...Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamadstrengthened his already considerable political cloutwith a landslide victory in the general electionsheld on April 25. The National Front coalition,comprised of 14 parties, won 162 of 192parliament seats contested in the country’s generalelections.展开更多
The United States and the European Unionsigned in Madrid what they described as ahistoric new covenant to guide their relationshipinto the 21st century.
Russian President Boris Yeltsin, after an emphatic election victory, made a plea on July 4 for national reconciliation. With over 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yeltsin had 53. 70 per cent to Zyuganov’s 40.41 per c...Russian President Boris Yeltsin, after an emphatic election victory, made a plea on July 4 for national reconciliation. With over 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yeltsin had 53. 70 per cent to Zyuganov’s 40.41 per cent. The 65-year-old persident’s victory will return him to展开更多
Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji left Beijingon July 17 on an official goodwill visit to sevenAfrican countries at the invitation of thegovernments of those countries: Tanzania,Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia,A...Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji left Beijingon July 17 on an official goodwill visit to sevenAfrican countries at the invitation of thegovernments of those countries: Tanzania,Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia,Angola and Zambia.展开更多
On August 5, US President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill to punish foreign companies that invest in oil and gas projects in Iran or Libya. The law, which sparked vehement protests from European countries, was des...On August 5, US President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill to punish foreign companies that invest in oil and gas projects in Iran or Libya. The law, which sparked vehement protests from European countries, was designed to discourage investment in Iran and Libya. On August 14, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Akbar Nateq-nouri vowed to take stance against US domination展开更多
Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decreeon March 26, ordering the destruction ofRussian chemical weapons for implementinginternational commitments to chemicaldisarmament.The chemical weapons stockpiles areestim...Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decreeon March 26, ordering the destruction ofRussian chemical weapons for implementinginternational commitments to chemicaldisarmament.The chemical weapons stockpiles areestimated at 40000 metrictons.展开更多
文摘通过对Access World News数据库和Press Display数据库的对比,探讨了全球两大媒体数据库各自的优势、特点和问题,通过案例,分析了图书馆咨询人员面对不同课题需求时数据库的工作策略。提出应该充分发挥各个数据库的功能优势,同时对数据库自身的各种问题进行人工干预和后期处理,从而对研究课题进行最大程度的资料挖掘和分析。
文摘World oil prices may rise modestly after King Fahd of Saudi Arabia handed the running of government to his brother, allowing him time to recover from a stroke, energy analysts said on January 1. The succession to King Fahd is viewed nervously by some oil traders because of Crown Prince Abdullah’s reputation for taking a tougher traditionalist line.
文摘In his unusually long, 81-minute address to ajoint session of Congress on the night of January24, US President Bill Clinton called on bothparties to "put aside partisanship, pettiness andpride" and get to work tackling the nationsproblems. He called for more and better jobs,expanded educational opportunities, a fairer taxsystem and political reform. He outlined newinitiatives, including a drive to curb teenpregnancey and raising the $4.25 hourlyminimum wage.
文摘European Union farm ministers resumed their emergency meeting on April 2 in Luxembourg to finalize a draft plan drawn up overnight to stamp out "mad cow" disease and end the crisis.
文摘More than 20000 representatives and tourists from 170 countries and regions participated in the World Festival of International. Youth which opened on July 1 in Pyongyang.
文摘Economic ministers from 10 East Asiancountries opened talks in Chiang Rai, Thailandon February 15 aimed at reaching a jointstrategy for the region ahead of next month’sAsia-Europe summit. The ministers agreed thatthe 10 Asian countries should present a commonface when their leaders meet their 15 Europeancounterparts in Bangkok from March 1-2.
文摘The European Union summit ended on December 16 in Madrid. European leaders set their seal on a drive to make Europe a global power ready for challenges of the next century with a new currency and a new list of members. The US federal government partially shut down for the second time in a month on December 16, with President Bill
文摘On January 4, United States planes shot down two Libyan jet fighters over the Mediterranean Sea. This is the first fighting between the US and Libya since US jets bombed Tripoli in 1986. But on January 12, the United States, Britain and France, in a rare triple veto, blocked a Security Council resolution to deplore the shooting down of two Libyan jets by US navy fighters. President Fidel Castro of Cuba announced on January 4 in Havana that the first 3000 Cuban troops to be withdrawn from
文摘Threats of a trade war between the world’stwo economic powerhouses faded on June 29after Japan and the United States struck a dealin their long and bitter feud over car markets.Week-long talks in Geneva drew to a close onJune 28 with both sides hailing victory afternearly two years of dispute.
文摘Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamadstrengthened his already considerable political cloutwith a landslide victory in the general electionsheld on April 25. The National Front coalition,comprised of 14 parties, won 162 of 192parliament seats contested in the country’s generalelections.
文摘The United States and the European Unionsigned in Madrid what they described as ahistoric new covenant to guide their relationshipinto the 21st century.
文摘Russian President Boris Yeltsin, after an emphatic election victory, made a plea on July 4 for national reconciliation. With over 99 per cent of the vote counted, Yeltsin had 53. 70 per cent to Zyuganov’s 40.41 per cent. The 65-year-old persident’s victory will return him to
文摘Chinese Vice-Premier Zhu Rongji left Beijingon July 17 on an official goodwill visit to sevenAfrican countries at the invitation of thegovernments of those countries: Tanzania,Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia,Angola and Zambia.
文摘On August 5, US President Bill Clinton signed into law a bill to punish foreign companies that invest in oil and gas projects in Iran or Libya. The law, which sparked vehement protests from European countries, was designed to discourage investment in Iran and Libya. On August 14, Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Akbar Nateq-nouri vowed to take stance against US domination
文摘Russian President Boris Yeltsin issued a decreeon March 26, ordering the destruction ofRussian chemical weapons for implementinginternational commitments to chemicaldisarmament.The chemical weapons stockpiles areestimated at 40000 metrictons.
