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Fontaine, Claudia – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1987
Describes the general methodology of time and motion studies and reports the results of a study which used this methodology to compare digitization of images in a microcomputer environment with storage of images on microforms. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Storage Devices, Information Retrieval, Information Storage
Peer reviewedWatson, Mark R.; Taylor, Arlene G. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1987
Describes a study which examined (1) the percentage of personal and corporate name authority records in the Library of Congress authority file that do not contain any references, and (2) the percentage of references present on existing authority records that are not needed in an automatic right hand truncation, keyword searching environment. (CLB)
Descriptors: Cataloging, Citations (References), Comparative Analysis, Library Automation
Peer reviewedHattendorf, Lynn C. – RQ, 1988
An annotated bibliography of 56 books and articles published in 1986 and 1987 which provide information about college and university rankings is divided into six sections: (1) ranking and rating in general; (2) preparatory school guides; (3) college guides; (4) comparative articles; (5) ranking and rating by subject areas; and (6) rankings…
Descriptors: Admissions Counseling, Annotated Bibliographies, College Choice, College Preparation
Peer reviewedLewis, David W. – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1987
This review of the research on the use of card catalogs and online catalogs highlights research methodologies and significant findings. Discussion of the results focuses on user needs and satisfaction, and the need to separate bibliographic practices that are universally sound from those that are an adaptation to the medium. (CLB)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Card Catalogs, Comparative Analysis, Library Research
Peer reviewedWatson, Jerry; And Others – Catholic Library World, 1985
To measure effect of posters on children's selection of books from display table, two displays (one with poster) were placed in visible area of one public library and five elementary school media centers. Children selected 10% (public library) and 27% (media center libraries) more books from poster table. (14 references) (EJS)
Descriptors: Children, Comparative Analysis, Display Aids, Elementary Education
Miller, Marilyn L.; Moran, Barbara B. – School Library Journal, 1985
Second survey report (first was published October 1983) presents information on expenditures in library media centers for resources and audiovisual equipment, condition of collections and patterns in collection development, staffing and educational background of head library media specialist, and patterns of use of microcomputers by students and…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collection Development
Peer reviewedShapiro, Beth J.; Marcus, Philip M. – Research Strategies, 1987
Describes the methodology and findings of a study that examined the reasons that people use academic libraries and the relationship between library use, library instruction, and user success. The conclusions identify library services and physical facilities that may increase user satisfaction. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Library Facilities
