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| College and Research Libraries | 6 |
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| Allen, Mary Beth | 1 |
| Buchanan, Nancy L. | 1 |
| Cherry, Joan M. | 1 |
| Popa, Opritsa D. | 1 |
| Seaman, Scott | 1 |
| Townley, Charles T. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 6 |
| Reports - Research | 6 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Peer reviewedSeaman, Scott – College and Research Libraries, 1992
Describes a study conducted at Ohio State University that used data obtained from the interlibrary loan process to determine why some users failed to find existing entries in the online library catalog. User errors as opposed to catalog errors are examined, and implications for bibliographic instruction are suggested. (eight references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Records, Error Patterns, Higher Education
Peer reviewedCherry, 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
Peer reviewedBuchanan, Nancy L.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1992
A computerized presentation explaining how to use the library online catalog (NOTIS) was produced at Texas A&M University. A study using students in first-year composition courses verified that students who viewed the presentation were able to use the online catalog more effectively than those who did not, especially for subject searching. (12…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Conventional Instruction, Courseware, Higher Education
Peer reviewedAllen, Mary Beth – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Identifies characteristics of the international student population and patterns of international students' library use. The students' prior use of microcomputers and their current perceived difficulties in using libraries are reported, and the implications for libraries are drawn. Fourteen tables provide data about student characteristics and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Foreign Students, Graduate Students, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPopa, Opritsa D.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a study that measured undergraduate students' grasp of library concepts taught using the online catalog and the traditional card catalog, and student preferences for one system over the other. The discussion includes the comparative effectiveness of different instructional methods. (12 notes with references) (Author/CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Peer reviewedTownley, Charles T. – College and Research Libraries, 1992
Presents results of an evaluation of C.D. Cat, a CD-ROM union catalog developed by the Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania consortium. Outcomes are reported in the areas of bibliographic quality, user evaluation, public relations strategies, bibliographic instruction, and guidelines for continuing operations. Recommendations are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Consortia, Evaluation Methods
