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| Tiefel, Virginia | 7 |
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PDF pending restorationTiefel, Virginia – 1979
This program of library instruction, which was designed by undergraduate librarians to introduce basic library skills to incoming undergraduates, presents the services and resources of the two undergraduate libraries, facilitates the development of positive attitudes towards the library, and promotes recognition of libraries as an information…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedTiefel, Virginia – College and Research Libraries, 1989
Describes the method used and results of evaluations of the impact of library instruction on student learning and attitudes in the Ohio State University freshman program. The discussion covers common student misperceptions about librarians, the importance of planning reliable and valid evaluations, and recommendations for implementing an…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Freshmen, Evaluation Criteria, Higher Education
Peer reviewedTiefel, Virginia – College English, 1982
Surveys the errors, omissions, incomplete explanations, and inappropriate emphases found in the chapters on libraries and librarians in freshman English textbooks of the last 25 years. Suggest ways of improving these chapters. (JL)
Descriptors: College English, College Freshmen, College Libraries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedPearson, Penelope; Tiefel, Virginia – Journal of Academic Librarianship, 1982
Evaluates the 'Library Improvement Program' using data derived from questionnaires administered at each program stage. The results mandate changes in lectures, formats, and student materials; indicate success in reaching incoming students; and show improvement in attitudes, skill retention, and resource usage. Included are 11 references.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Followup Studies, Higher Education, Instructional Improvement
Peer reviewedTiefel, Virginia – Library Hi Tech, 1993
Describes a microcomputer program that serves as a front-end to an online library catalog and other information sources and provides guidance to students on searching for and evaluating information. Funding, technology, evaluation, impact on other libraries, and future plans are discussed. Sample screens are included. (Contains 75 references.)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation, Consultants
Peer reviewedSmith, Philip J.; Tiefel, Virginia – RSR Reference Services Review, 1992
Describes The Gateway, a computerized library system for undergraduate students that integrates access to multiple sources of information and provides embedded training on their use. A discussion of the general interface design principles is followed by the results of a preliminary evaluative study. Numerous sample screens illustrate the text. (13…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cognitive Style, College Libraries, Computer System Design
Tiefel, Virginia – American Libraries, 1991
Describes the Ohio State University Libraries' Gateway to Information project, which was developed to help users find, evaluate, and select materials in any format; access online catalogs and CD-ROM databases; and apply information seeking and critical thinking skills independently. Funding support is discussed and Gateway's impact on the future…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Critical Thinking, Financial Support, Futures (of Society)
