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Source
| Computers in Libraries | 7 |
Author
| Anderson, Judy | 1 |
| Cibbarelli, Pamela | 1 |
| DeMont, Lynne | 1 |
| Gatten, Jeffrey | 1 |
| Omaji, Alice | 1 |
| Radcliff, Carolyn | 1 |
| Rumsey, Eric | 1 |
| Willis, Alfred | 1 |
| Winstead, Elizabeth B. | 1 |
Publication Type
| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Research | 6 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
Education Level
Audience
Laws, Policies, & Programs
| Family Educational Rights and… | 1 |
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Radcliff, Carolyn; Gatten, Jeffrey – Computers in Libraries, 1991
Describes a survey of public and academic libraries in Ohio that was conducted to examine the processes used to select and implement integrated library systems. Machine readable records are discussed, the computer environment in libraries is described, and satisfaction with the systems is examined. (eight references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Integrated Library Systems, Library Automation
Winstead, Elizabeth B. – Computers in Libraries, 1994
Describes two surveys of three libraries on a university campus, one conducted in 1987 and one in 1993, that investigated how library staff reacted to the library automation process. The hypotheses that were tested are discussed, and results are compared to a similar survey conducted in 1985. (LRW)
Descriptors: Attitude Measures, College Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Employee Attitudes
Anderson, Judy; DeMont, Lynne – Computers in Libraries, 2001
Describes the implementation of an electronic reserve collection at the Portland State University library. Topics include a survey of other libraries who had started electronic reserve collections; the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); copyright and intellectual property issues; and a list of helpful Web sites. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Fair Use (Copyrights), Higher Education, Intellectual Property
Omaji, Alice – Computers in Libraries, 1994
Presents the results of a study of CD-ROM database use by 100 university students. The students' age, level of study, course of study, and reasons for nonuse are reported. Implications of the study, and suggestions for promoting CD-ROM use and involving faculty in raising awareness are presented. (eight references) (KRN)
Descriptors: Age, Bibliographic Databases, College Faculty, College Libraries
Rumsey, Eric – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Describes a HyperCard-based simulation/tutorial for the Macintosh that is designed to teach users to search the Medline CD-ROM database on an IBM microcomputer. Results of a user survey are reported, and the potential of HyperCard for bibliographic instruction, including the use of the tutorial to develop transparencies, is discussed. (MES)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation, Computer Software
Willis, Alfred; And Others – Computers in Libraries, 1992
Computers are widely used in architectural research and teaching in U.S. schools of architecture. A survey of libraries serving these schools sought information on the emphasis placed on computers by the architectural curriculum, accessibility of computers to library staff, and accessibility of computers to library patrons. Survey results and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Architectural Research, Computer Assisted Design
Cibbarelli, Pamela – Computers in Libraries, 1995
This user ratings survey focuses on bibliographic citation management software; its value to manage citation databases; and its ability to provide reports that adhere to standard bibliographic styles for publications. Service and support, reliability, ease of use, vendor integrity, and user satisfaction are discussed for each of seven software…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Citations (References), Computer Software, Database Management Systems
