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Database Selection by Patrons Using CD-ROM.
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Allen, Gillian – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a study that examined the appropriateness of database selection by patrons using CD-ROM. The findings discussed include the effect of search experience on appropriate database selection, whether the database used affected search strategies, and patrons' opinions about the need for training and the success of the searches. (three…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education, Optical Data Disks
Hard Copy versus Online Services: Results of a Survey.
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Wall, Celia; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a survey of academic libraries that examined whether the availability of abstracting and indexing services online has resulted in the cancellation of equivalent print subscriptions. The results indicate that subscriptions are being cancelled at a significant rate because of cost and lack of use rather than the availability of online…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness
Retrieval of Selected Serial Citations: An Analysis through User Interviews.
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Smith, Rita H.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes a study that sought to identify successful and unsuccessful search patterns for known-item serial literature. The results indicate that multiple factors contribute to an unsuccessful outcome. Information gathered through in-depth interviews is used to suggest further evaluation and development of public access to serials holdings and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education, Interviews
Designing Library Instruction for Undergraduates: Combining Instructional Systems Design and Naturalistic Inquiry.
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Neuman, Delia – College and Research Libraries, 1991
The Magazine and Journal Instructional Kit (MAJIK/1) is a HyperCard program delivering basic individualized library instruction. Using a technique derived from naturalistic inquiry, the program's formative evaluation was conducted at the University of Maryland, College Park, with 28 upperclassmen as subjects. They reported little difficulty with…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Evaluation
A Current-Awareness Service for Faculty and Staff: The Stout Experience.
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Jax, John J.; Houlson, Van C. – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a prototype current awareness service for college faculty and staff which is based on online bibliographic databases and tables of contents from selected periodical holdings for the selective dissemination of information. The discussion reports patterns of use, types of documents selected, delivery patterns, and the overall effectiveness…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, College Faculty, Cost Effectiveness
CD-ROMs in Academic Libraries: A Survey.
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Budd, John M.; Williams, Karen A. – College and Research Libraries, 1993
Describes a study of the current usage and status of CD-ROM products. Results of a survey of academic and research libraries that covered products owned or subscribed to, how they are paid for, numbers of workstations, usage, and cost are reported. The years 1984-85 and 1989-90 are compared. Cancellation of print sources is also addressed.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Budgets, Comparative Analysis