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Peer reviewedCook, Dave; Ridley, Michael – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Describes the use of CoSy, a computer conferencing system, by academic librarians at McMaster University in Ontario. Computer-mediated communications systems (CMCS) are discussed, the use of the system for electronic mail and computer conferencing is described, the perceived usefulness of CMCS is examined, and a sidebar explains details of the…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedVine, Rita – Canadian Library Journal, 1988
Describes the implementation of an electronic mail system at the University of Calgary Libraries, and reports the results of a survey that examined user satisfaction with the system and usage patterns by library staff. Suggestions for the successful implementation of electronic mail systems are offered. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedCherry, Joan M.; Clinton, Marshall – Canadian Library Journal, 1992
Reports results of 1990 study that examined user satisfaction with OPACs (online public access catalogs) at 5 Ontario universities through interviews with 2,916 students and faculty members. Data on OPAC and computer experience, learning methods, and the effects of several variables on satisfaction are analyzed for the entire sample and for each…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Literacy, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedChin, Warrick H.; Scott, Susan – Canadian Library Journal, 1990
Discussion of resistance to technological changes in libraries focuses on a study conducted at Algoma University College (Canada) to determine library users' reactions to the online catalog. The coexistence of traditional card catalogs and online catalogs is discussed, and the importance of the role public service staff play is emphasized. (nine…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Card Catalogs, Change Strategies, Foreign Countries
