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Smalley, Topsy N. – RSR: Reference Services Review, 1998
Discusses how librarians can interact with faculty members to incorporate Internet instruction into college coursework. Active learning and creating Web pages are discussed, and a six-page appendix presents an example of a Web-based exercise for a basic oceanography course. (LRW)
Descriptors: Active Learning, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Course Integrated Library Instruction
Preece, Barbara G. – 1988
Computer-assisted instruction (CAI) is investigated as a means to develop a consistent and efficient training program for student library assistants. Student workers are an important part of the academic library's workforce, but student turnover is frequent, the training in repetitive tasks is time consuming, and varying student schedules may make…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Higher Education, Instructional Development
Avner, Elaine; Avner, Allen – 1988
This paper provides the documentation for the program that provides access to the University of Illinois Online Catalog (OLC), together with a script to be used with 17 slides explaining the development of the program. Advantages of connecting a database to a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) system are outlined and sources of additional…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Gardner, David Pierpont – Educational Record, 1986
Opportunities provided by computer technologies are considered from two perspectives: what they are enabling teachers and researchers to do and implications for the future. Processing information, opening access to the library, and coordinating telecommunications are discussed, including the University of California MELVYL system. (MLW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Improvement
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Nipp, Deanna; Straub, Ron – Research Strategies, 1986
Describes adoption of microcomputer tutorial for library orientation at state-owned school of approximately 2,800 students. Highlights include advantages and disadvantages of microcomputer-assisted instruction, production of tutorial software, the program, evaluation, and revisions. Goals for library instruction and sampling of questions used to…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
Harris, Albert L. – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1983
The limitations of microcomputers, their potential uses on college campuses, and what should be considered when purchasing them are discussed. Specific uses of microcomputer networks, including one at Kansas City Kansas Community College, are outlined. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: College Environment, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Oriented Programs
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Koelewyn, Arie C.; Corby, Katherine – RQ, 1982
A library instruction computer game created at Newberry College, South Carolina challenges players' skill at using the "Readers' Guide," and by noting elapsed time needed to create a bibliography of citations on a given topic, encourages an increase in skill. Computer equipment used, illustrative examples, and five references are noted.…
Descriptors: Citations (References), College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases
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Ducote, Richard L. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Describes Collin County Community College's commitment to an active/experiential learning philosophy and the role of the college's learning resources center (LRC) in promoting learner-centered education and lab experiences throughout the curriculum. Discusses the LRC's Alternative Learning Center, which uses computers and other technology to…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Educational Technology
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Dubin, Eileen – New Directions for Community Colleges, 1990
Provides a brief overview of the development of bibliographic instruction (BI) in learning resources centers (LRCs). Offers findings from a national survey of LRCs focusing on LRC size and staffing, services, collections, BI programs, use of computers in BI, and evaluation of and training for BI. (DMM)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Computer Assisted Instruction, Learning Resources Centers
Rushby, N. J. – 1981
A brief review is provided of the strategy, information services, seminars, demonstrations, software acquisition policy, educational development, and cooperative efforts of the CEDAR Project, which aims to encourage and facilitate the development and effective use of educational computing within Imperial College, the University of London, and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Managed Instruction, Databases
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Katzen, May – Information Processing and Management, 1986
Reviews the development of computing in the arts in the United Kingdom as a case study, and discusses some of the implications of the recent increase in the use of computers in the humanities in colleges and universities. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Development, Educational Trends
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Bayne, Pauline S. – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes a demonstration project developed at the University of Tennessee (Knoxville) libraries to train nonprofessional library staff with computer-based training using HyperCard that was created by librarians rather than by computer programmers. Evaluation methods are discussed, including formative and summative evaluation; and modifications…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Evaluation Methods
Richardson, Steve; Stratton, Lew – Online, 1994
Discusses searching from remote workstations by novice undergraduate users based on experiences at Furman University (South Carolina). Highlights include CD-ROM databases versus online searching, including costs; electronic resources at Furman University, including a special lab for biology and chemistry majors; front-end search aids; and software…
Descriptors: Biology, Chemistry, College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Funes, Carolyn H. – Community & Junior College Libraries, 2004
This article discusses the development of a community college online information literacy course to match the general education guidelines for the California State University System, and describes blending information literacy skills into the core GE requirements for equipping students to become lifelong learners while gaining an understanding of…
Descriptors: General Education, Lifelong Learning, Information Literacy, Computer Assisted Instruction
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Parrott, James R. – RSR Reference Services Review, 1988
Describes a prototype expert system that can be used in consultation mode to assist users in their searches, or in simulation coach or Socratic tutor modes to instruct professionals in the reference process. Examples of transactions in each mode are given, and a glossary is provided. (19 notes with references) (CLB)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Databases
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