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Jaffe, John G. – American Libraries, 1988
Describes two CD-ROM reference systems and the reactions of undergraduate students, faculty, and librarians to these systems. The discussion covers criteria that influenced users' reactions (e.g. ease of use, expertise in Boolean logic, database currency, and multidisciplinary characteristics of databases) and conclusions about appropriate systems…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Comparative Analysis, Databases
Kuhlman, James R. – American Libraries, 1987
This annotated bibliography lists 37 reference sources for small and medium sized public and academic libraries, categorized by subject area. These titles were selected by the Reference Sources Committee of the Reference and Adult Services Division of the American Library Association. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Films, Genealogy
Baruth, Barbara – American Libraries, 2002
Considers the changing nature of academic libraries in light of new technology and offers suggestions for libraries to keep patron use and interest. Highlights include metadata and MARC formats as opposed to commercial standards; OPAC marginalization; digitization; distance education; institutional allegiance; ethics and competition; and the need…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Change Agents, Competition, Distance Education
