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Klingensmith, Patricia J. – 1980
The University of Pittsburgh has developed software that stresses the teaching of systems rather than databases and replicates the language, formats, and search capabilities of the DIALOG, ORBIT, and BRS systems. Using a DEC 11/780 computer and samples of more than 60 databases, the University has successfully emulated the parent systems. A…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Information Retrieval, Information Seeking
Kartis, Alexia M.; Watters, Annette Jones – Capstone Journal of Education, 1981
The authors present information sources and retrieval techniques for persons wishing to search recent educational literature. They discuss card catalogs, bibliographies, periodical indexes, abstracting services, computer databases, interlibrary loaning, and institutional resources. In many cases they name and briefly describe specific reference…
Descriptors: Databases, Educational Research, Educational Researchers, Indexes
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Nagy, Laslo A.; Thomas, Martha Lou – College and Research Libraries, 1981
Concludes that videotape library instruction significantly increases library skills of college students for computer database searching and research paper writing. (RAA)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, College Libraries, College Students, Databases