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| Allen, Gillian | 1 |
| Blumenthal, Caroline | 1 |
| Charles, Susan K. | 1 |
| Clark, Katharine E. | 1 |
| Faries, Cindy | 1 |
| Leach, Bruce A. | 1 |
| Martin, Susan K. | 1 |
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| Reports - Research | 4 |
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Peer reviewedAllen, Gillian – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a study that examined the appropriateness of database selection by patrons using CD-ROM. The findings discussed include the effect of search experience on appropriate database selection, whether the database used affected search strategies, and patrons' opinions about the need for training and the success of the searches. (three…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education, Optical Data Disks
Peer reviewedCharles, Susan K.; Clark, Katharine E. – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a study that investigated whether academic library patrons searching Agricola on CD-ROM would be willing to use an online updating system to obtain more current citations, the level of user satisfaction with the updating system, and the cost involved in making such a system available to all patrons searching Agricola on CD-ROM. (Four…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Higher Education, Online Searching
Peer reviewedMartin, Susan K. – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Discusses current trends that are predicted to intensify and to change library operations and the way society uses information technology. Trends discussed include focus on user needs; direct user access of electronic information; the obsolescence of first and second generation systems; a contention between optical products and online access; and…
Descriptors: Copyrights, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society), Information Technology
Peer reviewedLeach, Bruce A. – College and Research Libraries, 1994
Reports on a four-year study of use patterns of CD-ROM databases in a biological sciences library. More than half the individuals recorded all use within one month. Over a third recorded use on only one day. Results suggest that the library should emphasize point-of-use instruction for first-time searchers and deemphasize workshops. (Contains 11…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Biological Sciences, College Libraries, Graduate Students
Peer reviewedFaries, Cindy – College and Research Libraries, 1992
Describes a survey of CD-ROM users at the Pennsylvania State University library that was conducted to determine who the users were, which systems were most popular, how patrons perceived help available to them, and what types of instruction they wanted. Suggestions for improvements in service were also requested. (15 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Services
Peer reviewedBlumenthal, Caroline; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Discusses the incorporation of CD-ROM technology into Georgia State University's William Russell Pullen Library, and considers its impact on reference services and bibliographic instruction. Concludes that technology increases the need for critical thinking skills, faculty-librarian interaction, and human resources for reference and technical…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Course Integrated Library Instruction, Critical Thinking
