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Koelewyn, Arie C.; Corby, Katherine – RQ, 1982
A library instruction computer game created at Newberry College, South Carolina challenges players' skill at using the "Readers' Guide," and by noting elapsed time needed to create a bibliography of citations on a given topic, encourages an increase in skill. Computer equipment used, illustrative examples, and five references are noted.…
Descriptors: Citations (References), College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Databases
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Caputo, Anne S., And Others – Education Libraries, 1986
Two articles briefly review experiences of secondary schools using DIALOG's Classroom Instruction Program, and four New Jersey school districts that have experimented with using Dow Jones News/Retrieval Service to teach online searching at both the elementary and secondary levels. An annotated bibliography lists 12 relevant journal articles and…
Descriptors: Abstract Reasoning, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness
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Lynch, Anne – Reference Services Review, 1989
Describes the software package developed as a result of a project aimed at developing an effective model of computer assisted instruction to encourage the development of research and critical thinking skills among students. The package includes modules for class assignments, encyclopedic background information, a citations database, and access to…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software, Critical Thinking
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Harrington, James – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Discusses CD-ROM searching at the University of Charleston; reports the results of a user survey that was conducted to evaluate use of the CD-ROM databases; and describes the design and development of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program that explains the basics of searching, retrieving, and printing records using SilverPlatter. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Databases
Boekhorst, Albert K.; Groot, Tineke – 1992
In 1989 a two year collaborative project, CAI (Computer Assisted Instruction) & Humanities, was initiated between the Faculty of Arts and IBM Netherlands during which General Information Retrieval All Faculties For Bibliographic Education (GIRAFFE), a program for the retrieval of information on general bibliographies, was developed. The…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Assisted Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Armstrong, Chris J. – Online Review, 1991
Various approaches to training for online users are described, including training that is available through schools of library and information studies, database producers, consultants, professional associations, and employers. Training methods are discussed, and the trend toward the use of computer-assisted instruction is examined. (55 references)…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Consultants, Database Producers, Higher Education
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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
Wood, M. Sandra, Ed. – 1995
This book is intended to provide ready access to a wide range of literature about librarians educating users to utilize biomedical and health science information resources. The chapters were selected from articles published in "Medical Reference Services Quarterly" from 1987 to 1994. The 27 chapters are divided into five parts: (1)…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Instruction, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Literacy, Databases
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Buehler, Marianne; Dopp, Elizabeth; Hughes, Kerry A.; Thompson, Jen – Internet Reference Services Quarterly, 2001
Describes library services available to distance learners at the Rochester Institute of Technology's library. Highlights include courseware products; subject specialists; electronic course reserves; interlibrary loan; research databases; online library instruction, including online guides, streamed instruction, and computer based training for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Copyrights, Courseware
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Gray, Robert A. – TechTrends, 1994
Discusses the role of school media specialists in teaching students to navigate information resources available through online systems. Highlights include database searching; use of the Internet; multimedia workstations; integrated learning systems; teaching library skills; authoring software; and teacher utilities. (two references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Authoring Aids (Programming), Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Networks, Computer Software