Descriptor
Source
| Information Technology and… | 6 |
Author
| Berger, Michael G. | 1 |
| Dewald, Nancy H. | 1 |
| Foster, Constance L. | 1 |
| Gay, Geri | 1 |
| Kilker, Julian | 1 |
| MacCorkle, Lyn | 1 |
| Walter, Scott | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 6 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Location
| Hungary | 1 |
| United States | 1 |
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewedKilker, Julian; Gay, Geri – Information Technology and Libraries, 1998
Describes the social construction of technology (SCOT) framework which encourages a focus on the multiple perspectives inherent in the development and evaluation of digital libraries. Relevant social groups, interpretive flexibility, and closure are used to examine an evaluation case study of the "Making of America" (MOA) digital library…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Electronic Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Information Technology
Peer reviewedFoster, Constance L.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1993
Describes a librarians' retreat and workshop held at Western Kentucky University that was designed to introduce the participants to the Internet. Topics addressed include planning for the retreat; objectives; classroom presentations; a hands-on session in a computing lab; and feedback from participant evaluations. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Internet
Peer reviewedMacCorkle, Lyn – Information Technology and Libraries, 1991
Presents four articles that explore various uses of information technology in libraries: (1) the publication of faculty bibliographies by a university library using microcomputers; (2) automation in Hungarian libraries; (3) integrating Utlas' CD-CATSS system into the cataloging workflow of a university library; and (4) reevaluating an integrated…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, Cataloging, Computer Software
Peer reviewedDewald, Nancy H. – Information Technology and Libraries, 1999
Reviews early pedagogical influences and recent ideas on Web-based instruction and applies them to Web-based library instruction, including selected exemplary sites. Discusses educational theories, learner motivation, organization of library modules, and interactivity for learning and assessment. Suggests that interactivity is necessary for active…
Descriptors: Active Learning, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Theories, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedWalter, Scott – Information Technology and Libraries, 2000
Reports on the success of a pilot program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City library in course-integrated information literacy instruction in the field of medieval studies that stresses critical thinking skills to properly evaluate Web sites. Discusses faculty-librarian collaboration and future collaboration possibilities. (Contains 13…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedBerger, Michael G.; And Others – Information Technology and Libraries, 1992
The six articles comprising this special section on MELVYL, the University of California automated library system, discuss plans for the future, general recommendations for online catalog design, evaluation methods, evolution of computing resources, impact on the work of librarians, and academic goals and benefits. A chronology of MELVYL…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer System Design, Educational Objectives, Evaluation Methods
