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Peer reviewedBaker, Sharon L., Ed.; And Others – RQ, 1995
Guest columnist Paul D. Healey discusses World Wide Web as an Internet reference tool for librarians in adult reference services. Discussion highlights include an examination of Web uses in retrieving hypertext documents, a review of Web uses in law libraries, an analysis of quality control problems, and challenges faced by users. (JMV)
Descriptors: Adult Programs, Computer Networks, Electronic Text, Hypermedia
Peer reviewedLanier, Don; Wilkins, Walter – RQ, 1994
Discusses the use of the Internet for ready reference and considers limitations, reference policy, and cost issues. Highlights include general reference sources; database searching on the Internet; Gopher; bibliographic control and access to Internet resources; personnel issues; and levels of service. (Contains 30 references.) (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Costs
Peer reviewedDiaz, Karen R. – RQ, 1997
Describes a study conducted at Ohio State University libraries that gauged success using the Library Resources Network by having 43 users complete an exercise that forced them to make database selections, use a variety of database interfaces, and select appropriate terminology. Sample screen displays and the questionnaire used are appended.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Interfaces, Computer Networks, Databases
