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Peer reviewedDyson, 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
Peer reviewedStuart, Lynne M.; Harwell, Kevin R. – Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery & Information Supply, 1997
Full-text services require more instruction and reference help than electronic bibliographic databases. To relieve pressure on reference staff, librarians at Pennsylvania State University developed weekly "Just-in-Time" demonstrations to help patrons learn how to use LEXIS-NEXIS. This article provides an overview of LEXIS-NEXIS and…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Demonstrations (Educational), Electronic Libraries
Epler, Doris M. – 1989
Arguing that online searching will fill the research needs of many students while helping to reinforce valuable information retrieval skills that will support students in their pursuit of life-long learning, this guide is designed to assist school librarians with integrating online searching into the school library media curriculum. Chapter 1…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Budgeting, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education
