The logs of four universities using the OhioLINK journal system were evaluated for a period of fifteen months using deep log analysis methods in order to compare and contrast the information seeking behaviour of their users. Large differences were found, especially between the research and teaching universities. Methodological problems associated…

The study describes the methodology of a comparative citation analysis, discusses the results of its application to the analysis of published works and student theses at a single research university and evaluates the findings as a background for the management of a university library collection.

Reviews research on faculty status of librarians to show that the roles and benefits included in the traditional model are not supported by empirical evidence. Two alternative approaches are suggested: using only the significant components or building new theories, based on conventional organizational theory or gender-based theory. (Contains 54…

Compared with Association of College and Research Libraries' (ACRL) members, Council of Library Resources' Senior Fellows were three times as active professionally, held three times as many professional society leadership positions, moved twice as often. Males and females presented similar profiles as Senior Fellows, distinctly different profiles…

This review of the research on the use of card catalogs and online catalogs highlights research methodologies and significant findings. Discussion of the results focuses on user needs and satisfaction, and the need to separate bibliographic practices that are universally sound from those that are an adaptation to the medium. (CLB)

Investigation of relationship between microform instruction program and user attitudes toward microforms including comparison between instructed and noninstructed users, convenience of access, ability to identify and locate microforms, and personal variables (age, sex, use of glasses) indicates that microform instruction can be considered…

Detailed analysis of 462 university faculty search request forms identifies similarities and differences among representatives of academic disciplines in their approaches to seeking information online. Search particulars noted include comprehensiveness, scope, language, retrospectiveness, relevant citations, search purpose, funding, clarity, and…

This study shows that a one-credit library research course designed around workbook/exercise module and bibliography assignment helps students learn library skills and results in improved attitude toward library. Pre/post tests were administered to experimental and control groups to assess skill and attitude level. Test and semantic differential…

Findings of study comparing first career, second career, and alternative career academic librarians using two tests measuring personality and leadership characteristics indicate that there are no differences among the three groups that might make one more capable managerially than another. Seventeen references are cited. (EJS)