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Smith, Ted J. – 1990
This study profiles bookmobile libraries operating within the state of Ohio. Details of the services offered to the public by these libraries were gathered through a questionnaire soliciting information about individual programs. The questionnaire was completed by 35 librarians in Ohio--in each case, the librarian most responsible for the…
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), Bookmobiles, Budgets, Library Catalogs
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Barnett, Judith B. – Special Libraries, 1984
This survey assessing use of online databases in marine science libraries indicates that, despite generally small staff and collection size, there is considerable involvement in OCLC and computerized reference service and active planning for public catalogs, serials automation, and integrated database management systems. Eleven references and…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Library Automation, Library Catalogs, Library Collections
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Smith, Karen F. – College and Research Libraries, 1986
Describes how a librarian, assisted by a knowledge engineer, developed a computerized reference assistance system for a separate government documents department. Rationale for the expert system, problems in selecting reference materials and user questions to computerize, and the formulation of a workable human/computer interface are covered. A…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Expert Systems, Government Publications, Higher Education
Goldhor, Herbert – 1982
This publication reports the results of the first annual survey of those Illinois academic libraries affiliated with the Illinois Library and Information Network (ILLINET). It is noted that responses were received from 132 libraries, a 91 percent response rate. Information is presented on public use of academic library materials and services;…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annual Reports, Enrollment, Higher Education
Wood, Fiona – 1982
Produced as part of a formal library review process, this publication reports the results of a 1981 survey of approximately 1000 undergraduates, postgraduates, and academic staff at the Australian National University (ANU) to determine their use of and satisfaction with facilities, materials, and services provided by ANU's library system. A high…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Library Catalogs
Schuck, Brian R. – 1992
This document is a final report of a study that assessed students' use of the Information Online (IO) computer catalog at the Indiana University at South Bend (IUSB) library, as well as their skills and attitudes related to library use. The 38 participants completed multiple choice and true/false exercises testing their understanding of the IO…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Library Catalogs