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. 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