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What is the difference between access to the GPO, ArticleFirst, Medline and ERIC databases on WorldCat.org and in FirstSearch?

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What is the difference between access to the GPO, ArticleFirst, Medline and ERIC databases on WorldCat.org and in FirstSearch?

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The primary difference is that the GPO, ArticleFirst, Medline and ERIC databases can not be searched independently from WorldCat.org, which is designed for Web users who prefer an easy-to-use single-search interface that accepts keywords. Ranked WorldCat.org results merge matching article citations from these databases with results for other materials cataloged in WorldCat. In FirstSearch, these databases will continue to be available on an individual basis with their unique indexing. This is consistent with FirstSearch’s full-featured search experience, which is particularly suited to the way librarians and more experienced users approach their research.