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:
[email protected]
_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.
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The information in this section is provided in accor-
dance with the copyright notice appearing at the front
of this guide.
July 21, 1989 NNSC Section 3.2, Page 1
_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.
July 21, 1989 NNSC Section 3.2, Page 2
