SilverPlatter Adds 11 New Databases

October 18, 1993 -- SilverPlatter Information has announced the addition of
11 new products to its portfolio of information databases on CD-ROM. The
new databases cover such areas as Computer Technology, Business
Information, Pharmacology, and Medicine.

Chris Pooley, SilverPlatter's Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances,
commented, "The addition of these databases represents an expansion of
choice for information available on CD-ROM, complements SilverPlatter's
existing range of information databases and furthers our commitment to
provide the right information with the right software tools for the
information community".

The new databases are:

Earth Sciences Disc

Produced in conjunction with the United States Geological Survey, Earth
Sciences Disc covers all areas of earth science with three information
sources, The Earth Sciences Data Directory, Geoindex and the bibliographic
reference collection of the US Geological Survey (Available Now)

Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) on SilverPlatter

EIS on SilverPlatter is a database of all environmental impact statements
issued by the U.S. Federal Government. Produced in conjunction with
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, EIS extracts the key issues from complex
Government statements, converting massive documents into concise and
readable abstracts. (Available: January 1994)

Findex

Findex on SilverPlatter includes over 500 publicly available market
research reports, studies and surveys on 55 major industries. From
Cambridge Scientific Abstracts, Findex covers consumer and product
studies, surveys and polls, company and industry reports from investment
firms, major multi-client studies, industry directories, newsletters, and
databases relating to specific industries or products. (Available: January
1994)

Gale Directory of Databases

The Gale Directory of Databases provides a complete guide to the worldwide
electronic information industry. Produced in conjunction with Gale
Research Inc. the database contains details on over 5,300 databases
available through more than 800 online services worldwide, 2,900 CD-ROM,
diskette and magnetic tape databases, over 5,000 organizations involved in
the production of electronic information, and more. (Available: December
1993)

IARCancer Disc

From the International Agency for Research on Cancer, IARCancer Disc
combines seven important databases all of which have earned international
respect for clarifying the link between exposure to environmental
chemicals and the development of human cancer and genetic defects.
IARCancer Disc is a full text database. (Available: November 1993)

Investext: U.S. Companies on SilverPlatter

Investext: U.S. Companies on SilverPlatter provides selected reports and
analysis on the majority of publicly traded corporations in the United
States. Over 12,000 corporations are listed with a complete financial
analysis, analysis of current strategy and long term competitive stature.
Investext on SilverPlatter is only available for corporate and government
libraries. (Available: October 1993)

Market Studies Library

From Find/SVP Inc., a worldwide consulting and research firm, Market
Studies Library on SilverPlatter, provides over 100 market research
reports in diverse areas of industry, including health care,
pharmaceuticals, retail, construction, transportation, manufacturing
industries and more. (Available: November/December 1993)

Microcomputer Abstracts

Microcomputer Abstracts on SilverPlatter provides over 50,000 citations and
abstracts to the world's key literature in micro and personal computers.
Produced in conjunction with Learned Information Inc., Microcomputer
Abstracts covers 75 of the most important and widely read micro computer
trade journals, magazines, and professional journals. (Available: December
1993)

SEC: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, & Biotech on CD.

SEC: Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, & Biotech provides complete full text
company information as reported to the U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission for over 360 public companies listed on the New York Stock
Exchange, the American Stock Exchange and NASDAQ. Produced in conjunction
with SEC Online, Inc., the complete text and financial information for
each company is presented as reported, along with notes, footnotes and
selected exhibits. (Available Now)

USP DI Volume II, Advice for the Patient

Produced in conjunction with the U.S. Pharmaceutical Convention Inc., USP
DI Volume II contains information on all drugs in use in the USA and
Canada. Coverage includes such areas as descriptions of uses, dosage,
precautions, and side effects for all drugs listed. Categories of drugs
covered include over the counter drugs, nutritional drugs and older drugs,
which do not appear on many other sources. (Available: October 1993)

Zoological Record 

Produced by BIOSIS and SilverPlatter in conjunction with the Zoological
Society of London, UK. Zoological Record on SilverPlatter is a
comprehensive index to the world's zoological literature with particular
emphasis on animal biology. Two thesauri are provided to enhance the
location of systematic or subject terms providing access to over 15 years
of information with one search query, regardless of vocabulary changes
over time. (Available: November 1993)

With over 150 titles available on compact disc, SilverPlatter is committed
to bringing the right information with the right software to the service
of its markets.

SilverPlatter Information Inc.
100 River Ridge Drive
Norwood, MA 02062-5026
Tel: 1-800-343-0064 or 1-617-769-2599;  Fax: 1-617-769-8763

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