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Hernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library Journal, 1986
Reports results of unobtrusive testing of reference service (asking reference questions of library staff who are unaware of being evaluated) in government documents and central reference areas of 26 U.S. libraries. Accuracy of answers, interview and search process duration, referral, and use of catalog and technology are highlighted. (12…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Depository Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Government Publications
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Government Information Quarterly, 1986
Reports on the method and findings of a study which used unobtrusive testing to measure the accuracy and efficiency of search strategies by library personnel when dealing with the technical report literature. A copy of the test questions used in this study is appended. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Depository Libraries, Field Studies, Government Publications
