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Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Concept-Based Computer Tutorial for OPAC Users.
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Cherry, Joan M.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Reports on the results of two experiments testing the effectiveness of a concept-based computer tutorial for OPAC (online public access catalog) users. Factors that may have caused differences in results, including OPACs used in the experiments and the participants' different ability levels, are discussed. Findings are related to similar studies.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Concept Teaching, Higher Education
Resource Sharing or Cost Shifting?--The Unequal Burden of Cooperative Cataloging and ILL in Network.
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Lowry, Charles B. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Examines the dilemmas of participation in resource sharing library networks and proposes solutions based on shifting inducements toward contribution by remunerating the contributing library for the unit cost of original cataloging. A "contribution pricing" model recently announced by OCLC is also evaluated as a possible solution. (21…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Cost Effectiveness, Information Technology, Interlibrary Loans
Hard Copy in Transition: An Automated Storage and Retrieval Facility for Low-Use Library Materials.
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Creaghe, Norma S.; Davis, Douglas A. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Describes an automated storage/retrieval system which is integrated with an online catalog and circulation system at California State University--Northridge as a practical solution to the problems of expanding collections and escalating construction costs. The impact of this system on user services is discussed. (CDD)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Construction Costs, Crowding, Higher Education
The Learning Resource Center's Role in the Community College System.
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Dale, Doris Cruger – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Discusses the role of the community college library and the extent to which colleges support effective library instruction programs. A study that examined the relationship between academic success and student use of library materials is described and recommendations for developing course integrated library instruction are presented. (23 notes with…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Educational Objectives