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Search Helper: Low-Cost Online Searching in an Academic Library.
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Ensor, Pat; Curtis, Richard A. – RQ, 1984
Description of use of Search Helper--a newly developed, user-friendly software package designed to enable a microcomputer to be used in searching Information Access Company databases on Dialog bibliographic retrieval service--at California State University--Long Beach (CSULB). Highlights six databases available, necessary hardware, and reference…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
The Expanding Use of Computers in Reference Service.
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Ensor, Pat – RQ, 1982
Briefly looks at the present use of computers in library reference service for bibliographic database searching, then surveys the future as indicated by recent developments and ongoing research. Cooperative online reference, local databases, and increasing ease of online information retrieval are discussed. Included are 40 references. (Author/JL)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Databases, Fees, Information Retrieval
Microcomputer Scheduling of Reference Desk Staff.
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Cornick, Donna; Owen, Willy – RQ, 1988
Presents a model that can accommodate staff preferences when determining a reference desk schedule using a microcomputer, the Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet software, and the linear programing software LP83. (eight references) (MES)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Administration
Online I and R in Your Library: The State of the Art.
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Shroder, Emelie J. – RQ, 1981
Discusses the applications of online systems and other computerized systems in public library information and referral (I&R) services. A number of specific examples are presented and computer equipment and software relevant to I&R services are listed in two tables. A 10-item reference list and an appendix of I&R projects are attached. (JL)
Descriptors: Community Information Services, Computer Science, Information Dissemination, Information Retrieval
Toward an Automated Reference Information System: Inmagic and the UCLA Ready-Reference Information Files.
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Stover, Mark; Grassian, Esther – RQ, 1989
Describes the development of a machine readable reference information file at the University of California at Los Angeles. The discussion covers factors affecting the database structure, the use of a sophisticated text management system to enter data onto microcomputers, and possible future implementations of the reference information system. (16…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Database Design, Higher Education, Information Systems
User Searching: A Public Access Approach to Search Helper.
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Kleiner, Jane P. – RQ, 1985
Presents microcomputer-based information retrieval system in public access mode and describes preparations, procedures, and use developed and recorded during first year of operation at Louisiana State University. A detailed analysis of month-long free trial period (user status, major areas of study, subjects searched) and 10 conclusions and…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Analyzing Reference Activities: The Affordable Solution.
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Witucke, Virginia; Schumaker, C. J. – RQ, 1991
Describes a project developed at the Northern Virginia office of Central Michigan University (CMU) to analyze reference questions received at an off-campus library services program for graduate students. The development and use of a software program--the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences SPSS/PC+ Studentware--is explained. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Software, Computer Software Development, Cost Effectiveness