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Peer reviewedCrawford, Gregory A. – RQ, 1992
Discussion of the effects of CD-ROM journal indexes on interlibrary loan departments focuses on a study conducted at Moravian College that analyzed interlibrary loan requests for journal articles indexed in PsycLIT. Results indicate that appropriate bibliographic instruction can prevent an increase in interlibrary loan requests. (11 references)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Indexes, Interlibrary Loans
Peer reviewedAllen, Gillian – RQ, 1990
This survey of library patrons gathered data about training needs and methodologies for CD-ROM users. Data from 87 inexperienced CD-ROM users and 31 experienced users were analyzed. Patrons especially wanted training in search strategy, procedures, Boolean logic, and equipment. Females rated the importance of training higher than males, and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Services
Peer reviewedBarbuto, Domenica M.; Cevallos, Elena E. – RQ, 1991
Describes a survey of library users at Hofstra University that was conducted to determine how well end-user search services satisfy information needs and the extent to which users apply concepts and techniques emphasized in the training program. The impact of thesaurus use is examined and modifications in training are recommended. (four…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
