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Skekloff, Susan D. – Research Strategies, 1987
A library skills program for freshman composition students was redesigned to correct problems caused by a lack of uniformly accepted methods of implementation. Changes made included a revised workbook, streamlined class sessions, enforcement of due dates for exercises, and improved communication with faculty. Three references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Freshman Composition, Higher Education, Instructional Development
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Parsch, Janet H. – Research Strategies, 1987
A workbook for library instruction was revised using computer-generated examples selected randomly and tailored to six general subject areas. The new version (1) increased the challenge to students; (2) improved student attitudes; (3) increased contact with reference staff; (4) reduced possibility of sharing answers; and (5) was easier to update.…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Material Development
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Langley, Linda B. – Technicalities, 1987
A Study of the effects of a one-hour credit course in bibliographic instruction on students' attitudes and library skills compared their scores on an attitudinal survey and objective skills test administered at the first and last classes. Improvement was found in both areas. A copy of the skills test is appended. (2 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Credit Courses, Higher Education, Library Instruction
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Markman, Marsha C.; Leighton, Gordon B. – Research Strategies, 1987
College freshmen enrolled in English composition classes were polled to determine their attitudes toward two different methods of bibliographic instruction: the lecture-discussion practicum and the workbook. Analysis indicated that most students perceived the lecture-discussion to be the more successful instructional technique for both general and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Freshman Composition, Higher Education
Meehan-Black, Elizabeth C.; And Others – 1981
The effectiveness of an experientially designed library instruction presentation was compared to a lecture format by assessing the library skills and attitudes toward libraries and librarians of 50 freshman and sophomore students enrolled in educational psychology and human development courses before and after instruction. One group of…
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Libraries, Higher Education, Instructional Materials
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Koohang, Alex A. – Library and Information Science Research, 1986
This investigation of the effects of age, gender, college status, and computer experience on students' attitudes toward an online catalog measured student attitudes on three subscales--computer anxiety, computer confidence, and computer liking. Results of analysis of variance showed that computer experience was significantly related to computer…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Analysis of Variance, College Students, Computer Literacy
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Kaplowitz, Joan – Research Strategies, 1986
Statistical analysis of data evaluating the effects of a bibliographic instruction program on college students' library-related behavior--changes in library usage, attitude toward libraries and librarians, understanding of basic library skills--indicates that students scored significantly higher on posttest than on pretest. Sample test questions…
Descriptors: College English, College Freshmen, Course Evaluation, Courses
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Haws, Rae – Research Strategies, 1987
Describes survey taken at Iowa State University to determine students' attitudes toward a required course in bibliographic instruction. A description of the course content is given, course evaluations are discussed, the questionnaire used in the survey is described, and the results are analyzed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Higher Education
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Ware, Susan A.; Morganti, Deena J. – Research Strategies, 1986
A competency-based evaluation (skills test, minimum competence standard, attitude survey) conducted to measure effectiveness of large scale basic library skills workbook program showed that workbook instruction made statistically significant improvement in test scores, but failed to raise more than 53% of students to a minimum-competence level.…
Descriptors: College English, College Freshmen, Course Evaluation, Higher Education
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Penhale, Sara J.; Taylor, Nancy – RQ, 1986
Describes results of several studies which led to integration of end-user searching using BRS/After Dark in the bibliographic instruction program at Earlham College (Indiana). These studies compared results and patterns of online searches by students and librarians, as well as online and manual searches by students. Student opinions were also…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education