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| CD-ROM Professional | 7 |
Author
| Bonime, Andrew | 1 |
| Carey, Kjestine | 1 |
| Cutright, Patricia | 1 |
| Dyson, Rick | 1 |
| Girrard, Kenneth M. | 1 |
| Harrington, James | 1 |
| Schwartz, Candy | 1 |
| Worrell, Diane | 1 |
| Zink, Steven D. | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Research | 3 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 2 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 2 |
| Guides - Non-Classroom | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedCutright, Patricia; Girrard, Kenneth M. – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
A dial-access, multiuser, multiaccess CD-ROM search system with end-user capability was developed to provide Eastern Oregon State College distance education students with access to the information required by their studies. Based on UNIX, the system provides students with access to 12 databases, an e-mail system for messaging, interlibrary loan…
Descriptors: Databases, Dial Access Information Systems, Distance Education, Electronic Mail
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 reviewedSchwartz, Candy – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Describes a study that was conducted to determine which databases provide access to the CD-ROM journal literature that meets the information needs of librarians and information center managers. Search strategies are explained, journals are ranked by frequency of citation, databases are evaluated for their usefulness, and further investigations are…
Descriptors: Bibliometrics, Databases, Evaluation Utilization, Information Centers
Peer reviewedWorrell, Diane – CD-ROM Professional, 1993
Describes contents and format of effective quick reference guides for users of CD-ROM databases. The different needs of beginning and more sophisticated users are detailed; guidelines for organizing information and laying out the text are provided; and two formats for user aids are pictured. (KRN)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Layout (Publications)
Peer reviewedHarrington, James – CD-ROM Professional, 1990
Discusses CD-ROM searching at the University of Charleston; reports the results of a user survey that was conducted to evaluate use of the CD-ROM databases; and describes the design and development of a computer-assisted instruction (CAI) program that explains the basics of searching, retrieving, and printing records using SilverPlatter. (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Software Development, Databases
Peer reviewedBonime, Andrew – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
Describes a portable CD-ROM machine intended for the mass market that provides access to searchable text, graphics, and audio through a user-friendly interface. Six search modes and other system features are reviewed, and electronic texts for the unit are introduced. A table compares features of the two available models. (NRP)
Descriptors: Audio Equipment, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews, Databases
Peer reviewedZink, Steven D. – CD-ROM Professional, 1991
Criticizes reviews of library CD-ROM products as being uncritical of the user interface and advocates a more rigorous evaluation, not only to aid potential buyers, but as a way to influence manufacturers. Congressional Information Services' Masterfile 2 is evaluated in the context of Heckel's "Principles of Friendly Software Design." (24…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software Evaluation, Computer Software Reviews
