






                                   LiMB database


            _A_d_d_r_e_s_s:
            Theoretical Biology and Biophysics Group
            MS K710
            Los Alamos National Laboratory
            Los Alamos, NM  87545

            _E-_m_a_i_l: limb@lanl.gov

            _P_h_o_n_e: (505) 667-9455


            _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 54 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.

            _W_h_o _C_a_n _U_s_e _L_i_M_B

            There are no access restrictions for LiMB.
            _________________________
            The information in this section is provided  in  accor-
            dance  with the copyright notice appearing at the front
            of this guide.




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            _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
            should  be  coming  out  in the early Fall of 1989.  LiMB is
            available in flat file format in hardcopy, on a PC-formatted
            floppy  disk or via e-mail.  Requests to receive LiMB can be
            sent via e-mail, by phone or by U.S.  Post.  Please indicate
            in  what form (hardcopy, floppy disk or e-mail) it should be
            sent.










































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