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Direct linkBraun, Steven – portal: Libraries and the Academy, 2017
Measuring research impact has become a nearly ubiquitous facet of scholarly communication. At the University of Minnesota Medical School, new administrative directives have directly tied impact metrics to faculty assessment, promotion, and tenure. In this paper, I describe a platform for the analysis and visualization of research impact that was…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Case Studies, Research, Medical Schools
Peer reviewedJiao, Qun G.; Onwuegbuzie, Anthony J. – Library Quarterly, 1997
A study of 522 university students identified variables related to library anxiety: use of computerized indexes and online facilities, gender, year of study, native language, frequency of library visits, number of library skills courses undertaken, and reasons for using the library. Recommends measures to reduce library anxiety. Includes a…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Anxiety, College Students, Computer Literacy
Download full textPlum, Terry, Comp.; Bleiler, Richard, Comp. – SPEC Kit, 2001
This SPEC (Systems and Procedures Exchange Center) Kit presents the results of a survey of Association of Research Libraries (ARL) member libraries designed to examine the systems research libraries use to authenticate and authorize the users of their online networked information resources. A total of 52 of 121 ARL member libraries responded to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Uses in Education, Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedKlinck, Nancy A., Ed. – TechTrends, 1990
Reviews networking projects that have been developed by educational institutions and computer companies. Highlights include minicomputers that network personal computer workstations; voice mail messages; data processing systems; linking university databases; the National Science Foundation Network (NSFNET); a computer link between a high school…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Computer Uses in Education, Court Reporters
Clay, Sariya Talip; Harlan, Sallie; Swanson, Judy – 1997
Traditionally, librarians have used printed workbooks to teach students basic information skills. With the emergence of the World Wide Web, opportunities are available to transform these static and linear tools into dynamic, interactive instructional resources. This paper describes the efforts of librarians at California Polytechnic State…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Uses in Education
Peer reviewedSmith, Kimberley Robles – Reference & User Services Quarterly, 2000
Examines Web sites that are popular among college students to help understand what they expect of library research and online systems. Highlights include entertainment sites, including chat rooms and games; shopping; current topics; services; and library issues, including providing access and help, collection development, and organizing Web…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Games, Computer Uses in Education
Colaric, Susan M. – 1998
Reserve readings are a special collection in the university library, established by a professor to support a particular class. A recent study at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill found enthusiasm among current reserve users for an electronic reserve system (Petersen, 1996). The study described in this paper examined the reasons some…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Attitudes, Computer Mediated Communication, Computer Uses in Education
Silhanek, Jaroslav – 1996
On the basis of long experience in teaching chemical literature courses, an integrated education and training program was introduced as a mandatory course in chemical information where both classical printed and modern electronic forms of information are covered. This mandatory course forms a standard part of the Institute of Chemical Technology…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Computers, Chemistry, Computer Uses in Education
Katz, Bill, Ed. – 1992
The 25 articles in this book were written by librarians as a guide for reference services personnel working in two-year college libraries. Part I, The Community College Reference Mission, includes "Community College Services," by Derrie B. Roark; "Community College Librarianship: A Changing Frontier," by Marilyn Searson Lary; "Typical Is Atypical:…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Utilities, Community Colleges
Lopeman, Holly – 1995
A survey of computer hardware and software access, network familiarity, and systems use was conducted to determine the optimum placement of two newly developed electronic Interlibrary Loan (ILL) forms at the Ohio State University Health Sciences Library. A sample of 205 ILL users were mailed a questionnaire, with a resultant 72% (n=148) response…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Computers, Access to Information, Computer Networks
SchWeber, Claudine; Kelley, Kimberly B.; Orr, Gloria J. – 1998
This paper addresses the two core challenges facing institutions interested in delivering courses online: the increased need for faculty with interests and skills in this area, who can master the technology, take advantage of the new pedagogy mandated by teaching in a text-based environment, and maintain their subject area competence; and the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Faculty, Computer Uses in Education, Delivery Systems
Truelson, Judith A. – 1997
Evidence suggests that use of multimedia or new media can enhance selected areas of the curriculum. Library planners at the University of Southern California (USC) believe that use of multimedia to transform the World Wide Web into a research forum for scholars in the humanities facilitates and even ensures the eventual use of this material in the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Computer Centers, Computer Networks
Wisconsin Univ. System, Madison. – 1999
This document contains 71 papers and 11 workshop presentations on distance teaching and learning from a conference on educational research. The following are among the papers included: "Bridging Distances and Differences" (Nancy Anderson); "The Role of Site Directors in Faculty and Student Success" (Edith M. Barnett, Jeanie P.…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Academic Libraries, Academic Persistence, Adult Learning
