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Bibliographic Database Query (1985-2002)
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What Is the Bibliographic Database

The bibliographic database is a computerized database managed by the Center for Communication and Consumer Services (CCCS). It contains references to program- and policy-related materials on aging not referenced in any other computer system or print resource. The database is intended to serve the State Units on Aging, Area Agencies on Aging, national aging organizations, aging services providers, legislators at all levels, policy makers, and the general public.

What Information Is in the Bibliographic Database

Database records describe materials produced by Administration on Aging grantees funded under Title IV of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-73). Title IV of the Act supports demonstrations, research, and training projects, and a number of institutes and centers, such as the National Resource Centers on Native American Elders, Long-Term Care, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and Elder Abuse, as well as the National Eldercare Institutes.

What You Will Find In a Record

Your search results will be made up of database records. Each record contains "fields" of information. Some of the fields are:

Title Title of the document
Publication Format Type of document (journal article, fact sheet, video, etc.)
Author Author of the document
Source Publisher or producer of item
Abstract Short overview of item
Descriptors Words used as index terms to aid in searching
Availability Information on where to get item and how much it costs
Audience For whom the publication is produced
Language Language of the document
Physical Description Details about AV materials, patient supplies, or accessories

How to obtain a copy of a document

Each abstract has a 5-digit accession number that is used to locate the original and/or duplicate copies of the material described.  Send an email to the Center for Communication and Consumer Services (cccs@aoa.gov) with the accession number and title, your name, mailing address and telephone number.  We will respond with the estimated time of delivery for the material.  Although is no charge, we ask that you request no more than five documents at a time.  Currently we are unable to duplicate video and other multi-media products. However, if a duplicate exists we will send it to you.  You may mail your request to:


Center for Communication and Consumer Services
Administration on Aging

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Telephone: (202) 619 7501; Fax: (202) 401-7620

Questions about the Center for Communication and Consumer Services may be directed to aoainfo@aoa.gov.