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Download full textFreeman, Carla; And Others – 1984
In order to understand how the database software or online database functioned in the overall curricula, the use of database management (DBMs) systems was studied at eight elementary and middle schools through classroom observation and interviews with teachers and administrators, librarians, and students. Three overall areas were addressed:…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Computer Software, Computers, Databases
Baer, Nadine L.; Johnson, Karl E. – 1993
The study reported in this paper was conducted to determine the need for "see" references for authors' names in library catalogs. Nine-item patron questionnaires were placed in the University of Rhode Island's main library. Over the course of six years, 160 questionnaires were completed, 47 by undergraduate students, 76 by graduate…
Descriptors: Cataloging, College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Blackburn, Jennifer O. – 1993
A survey of public library users was conducted regarding retrieval results of unassisted user searches in general periodical indexes. The data were analyzed to evaluate the impact or lack of impact of searching a CD-ROM index with loosely-controlled vocabulary and expanded-search capabilities (i.e., InfoTrac-General Periodicals Index) versus a…
Descriptors: Authority Control (Information), Comparative Analysis, Databases, Indexes
