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Peer reviewedSutton, Ellen D.; And Others – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1995
Discusses bibliographic instruction in the field of psychology and reviews library science literature, psychological literature, and electronic teaching resources. Highlights include reviews of library science and psychological journals, books, literature guides, bibliographies, databases, CD-ROMs, and Internet resources. A reference list at the…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Databases, Educational Resources, Library Instruction
Tumlin, Markel D. – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1993
Discussion of the use of CD-ROMs in academic library reference departments focuses on types of instruction librarians can offer and their possible impact on other reference services. Classroom instruction versus point-of-use instruction is compared, and implications for librarians and library management are considered. (Contains 23 references.)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education, Intermode Differences
Peer reviewedArmstrong, Chris J. – Online Review, 1991
Various approaches to training for online users are described, including training that is available through schools of library and information studies, database producers, consultants, professional associations, and employers. Training methods are discussed, and the trend toward the use of computer-assisted instruction is examined. (55 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Consultants, Database Producers, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKenny, Richard F.; Schroeder, Eileen – RSR Reference Services Review, 1992
This study focused on how CD-ROM systems were being used in a college library and training users had received or assistance they required. Patrons completed surveys and librarians logged assistance requests to determine the level of assistance needed for CD-ROM workstations. Results showed most patrons need assistance from librarians even for…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedClever, Elaine Cox; Dillard, David P. – Information Services and Use, 1991
Considers the success and satisfaction of end users' searches on CD-ROM systems. Topics discussed include introductory training lessons; the selection of appropriate databases; search strategies; and implications for the role of library staff and for staffing patterns. Examples of end-user search techniques and common errors are included. (11…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Error Patterns, Higher Education
Peer reviewedDalrymple, Prudence W.; Roderer, Nancy K. – Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST), 1994
Highlights the changes that have occurred from 1987-93 in database access systems. Topics addressed include types of databases, including CD-ROMs; enduser interface; database selection; database access management, including library instruction and use of primary literature; economic issues; database users; the search process; and improving…
Descriptors: Database Management Systems, Databases, Economic Factors, Information Retrieval
Moscoso, Purificacion; Chen, Ching-chih – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1990
Discusses advances in microcomputer and optical technologies and how these technologies are being integrated into library reference work. Topics discussed include training of library reference staff; library bibliographic instruction; CD-ROMs; videodiscs; hypertext; bibliographies; library catalogs, including online catalogs; indexing and…
Descriptors: Abstracting, Bibliographies, Desktop Publishing, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedSwan, John; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Three articles discuss the issue of the mediator's role in the library of the electronic age. Topics addressed include computer-assisted instruction; online catalogs; computer networks; professional identity; reference service and bibliographic instruction; CD-ROMs; online systems; personal home microcomputers; Internet and list servers;…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Electronic Libraries, Librarians
Peer reviewedMoody, Marilyn K.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1992
Presents seven articles that discuss reference librarians and technical services librarians; evaluating online public access catalogs; bibliographic instruction and CD-ROMs; interactive multimedia and electronic media in academic libraries; open versus closed stacks for academic library periodical collections; policies and procedures manuals as…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Accountability, Evaluation Methods, Guides
Helmick, Aileen – School Library Media Annual (SLMA), 1993
Provides an analysis of selected research articles that address issues affecting school library media centers. Highlights include environmental psychology; circulation and collections; effects of automated circulation systems; female students' self-esteem and selection of women's biographies; instruction, information literacy skills, and…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, Information Literacy
