Non-Use of CD-ROM Databases in an Academic Environment.

Omaji, Alice

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ERIC Number: EJ493337

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Publication Date: 1994

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Non-Use of CD-ROM Databases in an Academic Environment.

Omaji, Alice

Computers in Libraries, v14 n9 p45-46 Oct 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, College Students, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Interviews, Library Research, Library Surveys, Online Searching, Optical Data Disks, Use Studies, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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