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Ley, Kathryn L. – Media and Methods, 1989
Describes CD-ROM and its use as a new form of instructional technology. Topics discussed include the role of software in searching databases; benefits of CD-ROM over traditional materials; the need for adequate instruction on searching, including examples of necessary skills for effective searching; and guidelines for search strategies. (LRW)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Educational Technology, Guidelines

Hartley, R. J. – Online Review, 1989
Evaluates the Library and Information Science Abstracts on optical data disk available through SilverPlatter Information Inc. The criteria discussed include installation instructions; ease of use; retrieval facilities; the results of a test search; the screen display; documentation; characteristics of the database; and cost and updating. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Display Systems, Evaluation Criteria

Everett, David – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1994
Discusses CD-ROM databases in college libraries and lists several ways to make local periodical holdings easily identifiable to users. Topics include standard inputting formats for library databases; updating databases; search strategies; and suggestions for teaching techniques to improve search effectiveness. (five references) (SLW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Indexing
Liebscher, Peter; Marchionini, Gary – School Library Media Quarterly, 1988
This study examined the effectiveness of a simple browse search strategy and a more complex analytical strategy with 25 high school students, using an electronic full-text encyclopedia. Captured keystrokes and student essays were analyzed for retrieval performance and information application. No significant differences between types of search…
Descriptors: Cognitive Structures, Comparative Analysis, Encyclopedias, High Schools
Robinson, Randy; And Others – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
This introduction to the characteristics of software for CD-ROM describes programs used to format and create data stored on the disk, as well as retrieval programs. Criteria that need to be considered when evaluating CD-ROM software are discussed, including retrieval strategies (browsing vs. keyword searching), interfaces, index and file…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Database Design, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Urrows, Henry; Urrows, Elizabeth – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Describes the creation of a prototype CD-ROM disc at the Earth Science Information Center (ESIC) that contained information on aerial photographs formerly held on computer output microfiche. Specifications are discussed, fields of information that were indexed are described, search and retrieval display capabilities are explained, and the results…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Indexing

Worrell, Diane – 1991
These two brief guides are designed to assist users in searching the GPO Monthly Catalog of Government Publications and the ERIC databases on CD-ROM produced by Silver Platter Information, Inc. Each guide contains step-by-step instructions for: (1) simple subject searching using basic Boolean connectors; (2) displaying and printing; (3) correcting…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Education, Government Publications

Oliver, Ron; Oliver, Helen – British Journal of Educational Technology, 1996
Describes an investigation of the search strategies employed by novice users of an interactive information system. A class of 12-year-old students was instructed in use of an electronic encyclopedia, which they used as an information source for projects and to complete skills tests. Students employed inefficient search strategies and had…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Elementary Education, Encyclopedias, Hypermedia
Goodwin, Bryan; Schroeder, Paul – 1987
This user's guide to conducting a preliminary search of the ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center) database on CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read-Only Memory) begins by briefly describing the types of materials found in ERIC and explains the four steps common to the any computer search: (1) definition of topic elements and formation of concept…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Leverence, Mari Ellen – 1994
This article outlines an Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) CD-ROM bibliographic instruction (BI) session at an academic library, which is intended to produce knowledgeable and competent ERIC searchers. The 1.5 hour lecture session includes: a basic introduction to the ERIC database; narrowing down a search topic; using the thesaurus…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Baumbach, Donna J. – School Library Media Quarterly, 1990
Briefly describes CD-ROM technology and discusses the possible impact of this technology on school library media centers. The advantages and disadvantages of the technology are discussed, a number of appropriate products are described, and ideas to help media specialists implement CD-ROM technology are suggested. A directory of CD-ROM resources…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Evaluation Criteria, Information Retrieval, Learning Resources Centers

Dickinson, Gail – Library Software Review, 1990
Offers criteria for the critical evaluation of CD-ROM encyclopedias. Differences between CD-ROM and print encyclopedias are discussed; search strategies are explained; evaluation criteria are suggested, including help messages, screen format, indexing method, and graphics and print options; future considerations are suggested, including…
Descriptors: Computer Networks, Costs, Encyclopedias, Evaluation Criteria

Hepworth, John B. – Education for Information, 1991
Argues that training in the use of computer based retrieval systems fails to meet many of the needs of staff and end-user searchers in health sciences information and that, although structured training programs present several advantages, they are rarely implemented. It is recommended that a design process based on Needs-Objectives-Content-Method…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Inservice Education, Instructional Design
Dixon, Lana S.; Wallace, Alan H. – 1990
This guide provides basic instruction on how to search the ERIC database on the SilverPlatter CD-ROM, which is the computerized equivalent to Current Index to Journals in Education (CIJE) and Resources in Education (RIE). The entire database is available on three discs, from 1966 to the present. Included in this guide is a description of the ERIC…
Descriptors: Abstracts, College Libraries, Computer Literacy, Databases
Piette, Mary I.; Smith, Nathan M. – 1989
This manual introduces the novice searcher to ERIC on Disc and discusses how to prepare for a search by creating a search statement; how to locate ERIC terms using the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors; and how to modify and limit the search using boolean logic. A computer keyboard illustration accompanies descriptions of the functions of the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Guidelines, Higher Education