LiMB - LIsting of Molecular Biology Databases


            _A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
               LiMB
               Group T-10, MS K710
               Los Alamos National Laboratory
               Los Alamos, NM 87545

            _E_m_a_i_l: limb@temin.lanl.gov

            _P_h_o_n_e: (505) 667-7510
               FAX: (505) 665-3493


            _D_e_s_c_r_i_p_t_i_o_n

            The LiMB (LIsting of Molecular Biology  databases)  database
            is  a  computer-based collection of information on molecular
            biology and related databases.  LiMB is intended to  facili-
            tate  locating  and  accessing these databases as well as to
            provide an ``overview'' that will help in developing a  sys-
            tematic,  coordinated  approach to designing, developing and
            maintaining these databases.

            Each entry in LiMB currently consists of 57 fields,  includ-
            ing:   database  staff names and addresses; database mainte-
            nance hardware and software; scope of coverage and  database
            goals; details about submission and access to the data sets;
            database size; and types of data covered  by  the  database.
            LiMB  entries  are based on questionnaires filled out by the
            database managers or, in the absence of  a  completed  ques-
            tionnaire,  on  secondary sources (e.g., a journal article).
            LiMB is currently maintained in a relational DBMS.

            _N_e_t_w_o_r_k _A_c_c_e_s_s

            LiMB is not available through direct network access.  It can
            be sent via electronic mail.



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            of this guide.




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            _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _L_i_M_B

            There are no access restrictions for LiMB.

            _M_i_s_c_e_l_l_a_n_e_o_u_s

            LiMB Release 1.0 was issued in February, 1988,  Release  2.0
            in  August,  1990,  and  Release 3.0 in July, 1992.  LiMB is
            available in flat file format in hardcopy, on a PC- or  Mac-
            formatted  floppy  disk  or  via email.  Requests to receive
            LiMB can be sent via  email,  by  phone  or  by  U.S.  Post.
            Please  indicate  in  what  form  (hardcopy,  floppy disk or
            email) it should be sent.






































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