NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Publication Date
In 20250
Since 20240
Since 2021 (last 5 years)0
Since 2016 (last 10 years)0
Since 2006 (last 20 years)2
Education Level
Higher Education1
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Showing 1 to 15 of 77 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Panzer, Michael – Knowledge Quest, 2013
As knowledge brokers, librarians are living in interesting times for themselves and libraries. It causes them to wonder sometimes if the traditional tools like the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system can cope with the onslaught of information. The categories provided do not always seem adequate for the knowledge-discovery habits of…
Descriptors: School Libraries, Classification, Library Development, Library Services
Wyatt, Neal – Library Journal, 2009
Libraries are not so unlike market giants Netflix, Amazon, and Pandora. Despite their significantly different business models and missions, they share an interest in facilitating the search for information, including what to read, view, and listen to next. Librarians, too, want their patrons to be able to use their tools to make connections among…
Descriptors: Libraries, Online Systems, Librarians, Access to Information
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Knapp, Sara D. – RQ, 1978
The computer-based reference process includes the user pre-search form, appointments, search strategy negotiation, on-line sampling and on-line search session. The role of the search analyst, his personality and communication skills are discussed in relation to the success or failure of a computer search. (JAB)
Descriptors: Communication (Thought Transfer), Library Services, Online Systems, Reference Services
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Smith, Sallye Wrye – Special Libraries, 1976
Rectangular Venn diagramming for planning searches and for use as worksheets that can be revised during on-line searching is described. (Author)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Information Retrieval, Library Services, Online Systems
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McMartin, Mary L. – Reference Librarian, 1982
Considers a definition of online searching and discusses each of these factors--training, search aids, physical setting, search request form, interview and profile construction, terminal session, search evaluation, document delivery, professional reading, and online user groups. Eighteen sources are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Libraries, Library Services
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Thesing, Jane I. – Catholic Library World, 1983
Identifies the advantages and limitations of online search services offered by libraries, cautioning the searcher and user to consider and evaluate all options before performing online search. The librarian's responsibility to solve the user's information problem in a desirable way is discussed. Five references are listed. (EJS)
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Librarians, Libraries
Ojala, Marydee – Online, 1982
Comments based on actual reference use of Research Libraries Information Network (RLIN II)--formerly BALLOTS--in a library environment focus on RLIN files, interlibrary loan, search keys, and subject searches. This article updates a description of BALLOTS as it was developed by Stanford University to support cataloging and acquisitions (Online,…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Networks, Library Services
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
McKee, Elizabeth Chadbourn; Perry, Larry Stephen – RQ, 1984
Summarizes methods of searching currently available for OCLC, provides list of questions that can be answered with terminal (monographic series, mock subject searching, bibliography, government documents, serials, microforms, music, birth/death dates, corporate bodies, name authority, variant editions, artistic transpositions), and demonstrates…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices, Library Services
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Momenee, Karen – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1982
Query forms used in library information systems are expressed in a generalized notation. Three relations, the FIELD, the inverse FIELD and the RECORD, are defined to express file access operations in known-item and subject searches, browsing, clustering operations, and truncation and word proximity searching. Eighteen references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Diagrams, Information Retrieval
Flagg, Gordon – American Libraries, 1983
Discusses advantages and disadvantages of online availability of computerized versions of encyclopedias and notes works currently and soon to be online, searching strategies (subject headings and full-text), cost effectiveness, and librarian skepticism. (EJS)
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Encyclopedias, Information Retrieval
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Fayollat, James – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1972
The on-line serials control system in use at UCLA Biomedical Library utilizes and inverted file for its primary retrieval technique. A detailed profile of title structure and search scheme is given. The major determinants of the scheme are evaluated on a performance and cost basis. (5 references) (Author/KE)
Descriptors: Costs, Information Processing, Information Retrieval, Information Systems
Deschatelets, Gilles H. – 1980
This survey of online search service centers in Canada was conducted to provide data on these centers and, more specifically, on the characteristics of the human search intermediary; and to provide an accurate overall picture of online searching in Canada. The survey questionnaires were mailed to approximately 765 Canadian customers of seven…
Descriptors: Databases, Librarians, Library Services, Online Systems
Bates, Mary Ellen – Searcher, 1999
Describes characteristics needed by online research librarians to be effective online searchers. Highlights include basic computer skills; expertise in at least one professional online service; ability to search the Web; professional development; people skills; the ability to conduct a good reference interview; and project management skills. (LRW)
Descriptors: Competence, Library Services, Online Searching, Online Systems
PDF pending restoration PDF pending restoration
Ahlgren, Alice E. – 1976
Four public libraries participated in a two-year investigation of the provision of on line reference services in a public library setting. To evaluate the utility and cost of the service, data were collected about search statistics, usage patterns, costs, and impact on the library. This volume of the report contains the evaluation methodology,…
Descriptors: Costs, Information Retrieval, Library Research, Library Services
Hunter, Janne A. – Online, 1984
Presents suggestions to librarians for helping patrons who want to perform their own online searches. Background information, end user training, equipment (hardware and software), continuing help, and document delivery are discussed. Ten references are included. (EJS)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Information Retrieval, Input Output Devices, Library Services
Previous Page | Next Page ยป
Pages: 1  |  2  |  3  |  4  |  5  |  6