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Author
| Baker, Betsy | 1 |
| Hernon, Peter | 1 |
| Lyons, William | 1 |
| McClure, Charles R. | 1 |
| Nielsen, Brian | 1 |
| Phillips, Linda L. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 3 |
| Opinion Papers | 3 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
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Peer reviewedPhillips, Linda L.; Lyons, William – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Illustrates the use of factor analysis in interpreting large sets of data. Describes how factor analysis of a 19-question survey revealed faculty opinions about library policies for (1) computerized access; (2) circulation; (3) specialized collections/services; and (4) the general collection. A characterization of each category is followed by…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Administrative Policy, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation
Peer reviewedNielsen, Brian; Baker, Betsy – Library Trends, 1987
Describes the research objectives, rationale, methodology, and findings of a model program developed at the Northwestern University Library, which examined whether online catalogs require instruction and, if so, how that instruction would be best delivered. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Demonstration Programs, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedHernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library and Information Science Research, 1987
Discusses issues relating to the reliability, validity, utility, and information value of unobtrusive testing of library reference services; provides suggestions for practical applications of these criteria; applies study findings to library decision making and planning; and identifies topics for further methodological refinement. (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Experimenter Characteristics
