Cartoon database

The Big Cartoon Database - www.bcdb.com

Yes, that's right - a database of cartoons. This was reviewed in the June 15, 2011 issue of Library Journal, so I had to check it out. Very searchable, lots of information, wide coverage. If you want to see the actual cartoon, the results are mixed. When I looked at this last week, I found an old Merry Melodies cartoon that I could view for free. Today, I found the pilot for the Jetsons, but it would have cost$1.99 from iTunes (did not check the price from Amazon). An episode of Beetle Bailey (also free) started playing but after the theme song, it was dubbed in Spanish.

Also includes news about current cartoons - like the anticipated title of Cars Three.

More Trials for Databases

Here are 2 more trials of databases from Helen that will run till end of the month (March)

Global Road Warrior -
http://www.globalroadwarrior.com/directclient_index2.asp?c=dcls

AtoZ Maps Online -
http://www.atozmapsonline.com/a-z_maps_online_home.asp?c=dcls

Can email Helen any comments.

Trials Databases

Helen has some database trials running thru the end of the month; you might want to check them out & you can email her your thoughts/comments. The trials are Ebscohost's Hobbies & Crafts and Consumer Reports Online.

Here's access information:

EBSCO
Go to:
http://trial.ebscohost.com/
User Id:
s5529982
Password:
trial