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Albritton, Rosie L.; Sievert, MaryEllen C. – 1984
This investigation of computer anxiety as one of the components of resistance to technology among staff in academic libraries focused on its effects on: (1) their level of participation in a library computer literacy program; and (2) their attitudes toward library automation and computers in general. To measure computer anxiety, the Computer…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Adoption (Ideas), Attitude Measures, Higher Education
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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
Micciche, Pauline F. – 1978
Library staff training methods and training manual construction should be part of the overall implementation plan for an online processing system. An effective training program to introduce staff to the new system and increase confidence in it would aid in efficient implementation. A manual consisting of a detailed outline of the training plan and…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Guides, Inservice Education, Library Automation
Patrick, Ruth J.; Booth, Robert E. – 1984
The Wayne State University Libraries began to explore the potential uses of microcomputers when an Apple II was acquired in 1982 with the intention of encouraging staff members to learn how to use it and to explore possible uses it could have for library operations. The positive response of the staff to the prospect of learning more about…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Attitude Measures, Change Strategies, Computer Literacy