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Direct linkPotnis, Devendra; Mallary, Kevin – College & Research Libraries, 2021
Academic libraries invest thousands of dollars in assistive technologies (AT) for enhancing the delivery of information services to disabled patrons. However, offering AT might not result in their use by the patrons who need them, thereby leading to a service divide. The analysis of qualitative responses, including more than 1,400 quotations,…
Descriptors: Use Studies, Academic Libraries, Disabilities, Assistive Technology
Download full textHead, Alison J.; Eisenberg, Michael B. – Project Information Literacy, 2011
The paper presents findings from 560 interviews with undergraduates on 10 campuses distributed across the US, as part of Project Information Literacy (PIL). Overall, the findings suggest that students use a "less is more" approach to manage and control all of the IT devices and information systems available to them while they are in the…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Interviews, Use Studies, Library Equipment
Duncan, Virginia L.; Parsons, Frances E. – Spec Libr, 1970
A discussion of library user and staff reaction to the microfilm program with special emphasis on Biological Abstracts." Space requirements for films, reader-printers and storage of supplies is included. (Author/NH)
Descriptors: Library Equipment, Library Services, Microfilm, Research Libraries
SCHICK, FRANK L.; HOWARD, PAUL – 1968
SPECIAL LIBRARIES ARE DEFINED FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY AS REFERENCE AND/OR RESEARCH LIBRARIES ORGANIZED AND ADMINISTERED BY A SEPARATE DEPARTMENT, INDEPENDENT AGENCY, AUTHORITY, COMMISSION OR COMPONENT OF THE EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL, OR LEGISLATIVE BRANCH OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, AND NATIONAL LIBRARIES. EXCLUDED ARE QUASI-ACADEMIC LIBRARIES,…
Descriptors: Government Libraries, Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Facilities
Peer reviewedAderibigbe, M. R. – Microform Review, 1984
Discusses need for microforms (high costs, inaccessibility, space requirements, and deterioration of printed materials), selection of microform materials, and maintenance of microform equipment for library microform services in Nigeria. Results of a study of print material usage at the University of Lagos Library are presented. Eight sources are…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Library Collections, Library Equipment, Library Material Selection
Tenopir, Carol – Library Journal, 1999
Discusses results of a survey of factors influencing database use in public libraries. Highlights the importance of content; ease of use; and importance of instruction. Tabulates importance indications for number and location of workstations, library hours, availability of remote login, usefulness and quality of content, lack of other databases,…
Descriptors: Databases, Librarian Attitudes, Library Equipment, Library Services
North, J.; And Others – 1967
The objective of this study was to analyze all operating factors in the relationship between libraries and industry. An investigation was made of situations which affect either library service to industry or industry service to libraries. Examined were the relationship between all types of libraries and the publishing industry, between libraries…
Descriptors: Business, Copyrights, Equipment Manufacturers, Equipment Standards
