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| Computers in Libraries | 7 |
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| Balas, Janet L. | 1 |
| Dickstein, Ruth | 1 |
| Fonseca, Tony | 1 |
| Greenfield, Louise | 1 |
| Grillo, Dominick J. | 1 |
| Hansen, Per Hofman | 1 |
| King, Monica | 1 |
| Rosen, Jeff | 1 |
| Stark, Ted | 1 |
| Zastrow, Jan | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 7 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
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Balas, Janet L. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Reviews Web-search tools available to librarians. Discusses the Clever project, (part of the Computer Science Principles and Methodologies Department at the IBM Almaden Research Center, Silicon Valley, California), an algorithm that finds authoritative sources on the Web; Google technology, based on links between Web pages; Ask Jeeves, a…
Descriptors: Algorithms, Information Retrieval, Information Sources, Library Services
Hansen, Per Hofman – Computers in Libraries, 2002
Describes MusiCat, an experimental user interface designed in Denmark that reflects the different ways that patrons think when searching for musical material on the Web. Discusses technology versus content; search trees that use a hierarchy of subject terms; and usability testing. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Foreign Countries, Library Services, Music
Fonseca, Tony; King, Monica – Computers in Libraries, 2000
Presents a template for teaching traditional library research and one for incorporating the Web. Highlights include the differences between directories and search engines; devising search strategies; creating search terms; how to choose search engines; evaluating online resources; helpful Web sites; and how to read URLs to evaluate a Web site's…
Descriptors: Evaluation Methods, Library Instruction, Library Skills, Online Searching
Grillo, Dominick J. – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Describes the development of a Web-based union catalog for the New England Law Library Consortium (NELLCO) called DOM (Dom's Online Catalogs). Discusses early use of CD-ROMs; problems with using MARC records; search strategies; code samples; response time; and cost effectiveness. (LRW)
Descriptors: Consortia, Cost Effectiveness, Law Libraries, Library Catalogs
Dickstein, Ruth; Greenfield, Louise; Rosen, Jeff – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Explores successful techniques for integrating the World Wide Web into day-to-day reference library services. Highlights include: determining when to use the Web and when and how to use search tools; the importance of search statement format; training and practicing with the Web; virtual reference and subject specialist pages; and electronic…
Descriptors: Computer Literacy, Guidelines, Information Services, Information Sources
Stark, Ted – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Describes the State of Iowa Libraries Online project (SILO) which was developed to demonstrate new information technologies available to libraries. Focuses on two interlinked components of the project: Web-based union catalog development and statewide deployment of the ANS/NISO Z39.50 information retrieval standard. Includes recommendations for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Information Networks
Zastrow, Jan – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Describes part of a federally-funded project at Kapiolani Community College (Hawaii) that focused on document delivery to enhance library services. Topics include bibliographic instruction for searching; customized searches on commercial databases; locating and delivering full-text articles; constructing a World Wide Web site; and evaluation…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Community Colleges, Document Delivery, Evaluation Methods
