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Impact of Internet Search Engines on OPAC Users: A Study of Punjabi University, Patiala (India)
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Kumar, Shiv – Program: Electronic Library and Information Systems, 2012
Purpose: The aim of this paper is to study the impact of internet search engine usage with special reference to OPAC searches in the Punjabi University Library, Patiala, Punjab (India). Design/methodology/approach: The primary data were collected from 352 users comprising faculty, research scholars and postgraduate students of the university. A…
Descriptors: Search Engines, Engines, Research Libraries, Search Strategies
Exploring Gender Differences in SMS-Based Mobile Library Search System Adoption
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Goh, Tiong-Thye – Educational Technology & Society, 2011
This paper investigates differences in how male and female students perceived a short message service (SMS) library catalog search service when adopting it. Based on a sample of 90 students, the results suggest that there are significant differences in perceived usefulness and intention to use but no significant differences in self-efficacy and…
Descriptors: Females, Self Efficacy, Intention, Libraries
The Net and Z39.50: Toward a Virtual Union Catalog.
Stark, Ted – Computers in Libraries, 1997
Describes the State of Iowa Libraries Online project (SILO) which was developed to demonstrate new information technologies available to libraries. Focuses on two interlinked components of the project: Web-based union catalog development and statewide deployment of the ANS/NISO Z39.50 information retrieval standard. Includes recommendations for…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Bibliographic Records, Information Networks
Electronic Paths to Resource Sharing: Widening Opportunities through the Internet.
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Engle, Mary E. – Reference Services Review, 1991
Discussion of computer networking and information retrieval technology focuses on the usefulness of accessing remote library catalogs. Experiences with the University of California MELVYL online catalog and Internet are described, problems of remote access for the user are considered, and future possibilities are suggested. (nine references) (LRW)
Descriptors: College Libraries, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Retrieval
A User-Centered View of Document Delivery and Interlibrary Loan.
Martin, Harry S., III; Kendrick, Curtis L. – Library Administration and Management, 1994
Discusses reasons why libraries are being forced to seek new forms of information storage. A hypothetical scenario of user-initiated document delivery alternatives integrated with a search process used by a professor using the Harvard OnLine Library Information System is presented. Extensive notes elaborate on the process and the technology…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Books, Computer Software, Futures (of Society)
Implementing an "Ask a Librarian" Electronic Reference Service.
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Ryer, Mary Ann; Nebeker, Birte – Community & Junior College Libraries, 1999
Describes the thinking and research involved in implementing an electronic reference service to Raritan Valley Community College's Library Web Page. Discusses implementation of a jargon-free "Ask a Librarian" service with well-defined procedures and a plan for advertising the service. Ideas incorporated in the procedures and plans are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Community Colleges, Computer Uses in Education