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Beeler, Richard J. – College and Research Libraries, 1974
Thirty libraries, of 169 surveyed, used late-night study areas to extend library hours. Most study areas were open one to three hours after the library closed, and nine stayed open all night . Room counts at one university library showed that use was light after 2:00 a.m. (LS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Library Services, Library Surveys, Use Studies

McCaghy, Dawn; Purcell, Gary R. – College and Research Libraries, 1972
The findings in a survey of faculty use of government documents at Case Western Reserve University indicate how document users locate the materials they need, the users' familiarity with standard indexes to public documents, the age of government publications most frequently consulted, and other patterns of use. (2 references) (Author/MM)
Descriptors: College Faculty, Government Publications, Information Utilization, Library Surveys

Saracevic, T.; And Others – College and Research Libraries, 1977
Observations on the causes of user frustration at Sears Library, Case Western Reserve University were done in 1972 and 1974. A method of analysis was developed that allows for the calculation of four independent probabilities indicating measures of performance of acquisitions policy, circulation policy, library operations and users. (Author/AP)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, College Libraries, Library Surveys, Statistical Data

Johnson, Carol A.; Trueswell, Richard W. – College and Research Libraries, 1978
The strategy was to identify user-related criteria for journal selection. Data were gathered from a use study, circulation and interlibrary statistics, and librarian and patron input. Two types of criteria developed considered actual use and user perception of use of importance. (Author/JAB)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Criteria, Library Material Selection, Library Surveys

Mount, Ellis; Fasana, Paul – College and Research Libraries, 1972
A description of the methodology used in collecting performance data in a large academic research library is given. Twelve types of surveys used to measure and evaluate users, services, and materials were developed. Costs of providing research services were found to be 64 percent versus 36 percent for instructional purposes (1 reference)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Cost Effectiveness, Costs, Instruction

Ross, Johanna – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Presents results of study conducted at Physical Sciences Library, University of California, Davis, employing unobtrusive observation techniques to determine user browsing activity. Tables indicating circulation, observed browsers, total browsers, books removed, books replaced, time duration, and browsing frequency by time of day are appended. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Materials, Library Surveys

Broadus, Robert N. – College and Research Libraries, 1983
Review of research on online public access catalogs sponsored by Council on Library Resources notes the scope and method (questionnaires administered to catalog users and nonusers in 29 participating institutions) and findings and applications (including organizational setting and computer system, catalog use and satisfaction, and implications).…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs, Library Services

Zelkind, Irving; Sprug, Joseph – College and Research Libraries, 1971
The findings of statistical surveys taken at Loretto Heights College indicate that a person-oriented approach concerned with psychological factors produces better circulation control at lower cost than the object-oriented approach which is conventional. (Author/JN)
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Library Circulation, Library Surveys

Linsley, Laurie S. – College and Research Libraries, 1982
Presents results of a survey of users of Florida Library Information Network (FLIN), a statewide multitype interlibrary loan network. The paper centers on the role of academic libraries (the heaviest users) and discusses interlibrary loan staffing, request fulfillment, OCLC utilization, network performance and other factors. Eight references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Interlibrary Loans, Library Networks

Oltmanns, Gail; Schuh, John H. – College and Research Libraries, 1985
Study of student use and perceptions of residence hall libraries at Indiana University (telephone survey in residence centers, user survey in libraries) reveals that students do use such libraries. Magazine and newspaper collections are used most frequently; records, audiocassettes, class-related materials, and study space are also popular. (7…
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Dormitories, Higher Education

Steinberg, David; Metz, Paul – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Findings of study of user perceptions of online public access catalog in an academic library system indicate that: most patrons learned to use system from printed instructions; next most frequent sources of information were library staff and help feature; most patrons were extremely satisfied with system. Six references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs

Courtois, Martin P.; Goetsch, Lori A. – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Presents results of survey of 64 Illinois academic institutions which was conducted to determine library use of nonprofessionals at the reference/information desk. Characteristics of nonprofessionals, use patterns and desk hours staffed by nonprofessionals, referral and training, and trends for desk staffing are discussed. (Eight references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Personnel, Library Services

Alzofon, Sammy R.; Van Pulis, Noelle – College and Research Libraries, 1984
A survey of 430 users of online catalog at Ohio State University Libraries found that most users are undergraduate students (68 percent) and that majority (95 percent) choose online catalog as first source of information. Fewer performed known-item searches and success rates were generally higher than reported in earlier studies. (8 references)…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Library Catalogs

Getz, Malcolm – College and Research Libraries, 1988
Describes a study that measured the benefits of an automated catalog and automated circulation system from the library user's point of view in terms of the value of time saved. Topics discussed include patterns of use, access time, availability of information, search behaviors, and the effectiveness of the measures used. (seven references)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Cost Effectiveness, Library Automation, Library Circulation

Butler, Meredith; Gratch, Bonnie – College and Research Libraries, 1982
Article focuses on planning process used by staff of State University of New York College at Brockport library to develop and implement a user study measuring effectiveness of library's services. The planning model, research committee, sampling design, questionnaire development, and implementation and evaluation of survey are discussed. Twenty-one…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Information Dissemination
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