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Peer reviewedLynch, Beverly P. – RQ, 1976
Library networks place a demand on the reference librarian to know the potential of all information resources within the network. (PF)
Descriptors: Information Needs, Information Networks, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewedOrgren, Carl F.; Olson, Barbara J. – RQ, 1976
Describes an evaluation of Iowa's statewide teletype reference service operated primarily by library school students. (PF)
Descriptors: Information Networks, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewedRoose, Tina – RQ, 1982
Reviews the benefits and disadvantages of online searching in the context of cooperative reference network services. The cost effectiveness of centralization of online information retrieval services, problems associated with doing searches at the network level, and subsidizing search services are discussed. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Centralization, Costs, Financial Support, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedChilders, Thomas; And Others – RQ, 1991
Reports on a project which developed a measure of levels of difficulty of reference questions handled by the California Interlibrary Reference Referral Network, and identified indicative measures that would reliably stand for the concept of difficulty. Correlations of predictive difficulty and actual difficulty are discussed. (nine references)…
Descriptors: Correlation, Difficulty Level, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewedWoods, Richard – RQ, 1979
Focuses on the design and capabilities of the WLN (Washington Library Network) computer system to provide reference and other public service functions. Specific topics addressed include bibliographic formats for microform and online catalogs, bibliographic standards for reference use, the effects of AACR 2, and the growth of the WLN system.…
Descriptors: Administration, Catalogs, Computers, Design
Peer reviewedMorgan, Candy; And Others – RQ, 1981
Contains papers presented at the Cooperative Reference Service Committee program during the 1981 ALA Annual Conference, including discussions of the Library of Congress Reference Correspondence Referral program, the University of Illinois Slavic Reference Service, the functions of the British Library Lending Division, and national-level…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Library Collections, Library Cooperation, Library Networks
Peer reviewedBaker, Betsy; Kluegel, Kathleen – RQ, 1982
Presents the results of a survey of academic libraries belonging to the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) concerning the availability and accessibility of OCLC (via dedicated or dial access terminals) for use by reference personnel. The methodology of the survey is described and data are presented in five tables. (JL)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Cataloging, Dial Access Information Systems, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewedGriffin, Mary Ann – RQ, 1985
The role of public services librarians in collection development is examined in light of changes being brought to libraries by finances, cooperation, and information access. Highlights include situation in academic and special libraries, attributes of successful reference librarians and choices affecting collection developing, collection…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Costs, Databases, Interlibrary Loans
