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User Preference for CD-ROMs: Implications for Library Planners.

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Dyson, Rick; Carey, Kjestine – CD-ROM Professional, 1993

Describes a survey of users of ERIC and AGRICOLA databases in a midsized public university library. Statistics on the use of computerized and print resources, user reasons for choosing the computerized databases, and the percentage of inappropriate or borderline searches are presented; and implications for library services are drawn. (12…

Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Instruction

Analysis of Searches by End-Users of Science and Engineering CD-ROM Databases in an Academic Library.

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Culbertson, Michael – CD-ROM Professional, 1992

This study analyzed CD-ROM searches in five science and engineering databases in an academic library. Results indicated that users were usually able to obtain results and print records but that few used more sophisticated techniques to refine their searches. It was concluded that instruction in CD-ROM database searching should be a high priority.…

Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Instruction