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Hawkins, Donald T.; Wagers, Robert – Online, 1982
Describes the building block, successive fractions, citation pearl growing, and interactive scanning approaches to search strategy formulation and discusses practical techniques for online bibliographic searches such as being flexible, searching the most specific aspect first, using thesauri, conceptualizing, using full text operators, and…
Descriptors: Information Retrieval, Methods, Online Systems, Reference Services

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

Bar, Jacob – Online Review, 1988
Discusses the rationale, principles, required tools, advantages, and disadvantages of the Multifile Multidisciplinary (Horizontal) Search approach to searching online databases. It is noted that this approach is characterized by the use of a large number of files spanning a wide variety of disciplines. (12 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Indexes, Online Searching, Online Systems

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

Lawrence, Gail Herndon – Library Trends, 1980
Urges librarians involved in library user instruction to meet the challenges preented by the growing role of computers in bibliographic systems. (FM)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Librarians, Library Instruction, Online Systems
Sherman, Chris – Online, 2000
Compares three Web-based online reference services that are described as a cross between a traditional database service and a Web search engine: Ask Jeeves (http://www.ask.com), The Electric Library (http://www.elibrary.com), and Information Please (http://www.infoplease.com). Concludes that each has strengths and weaknesses and aren't directly…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Online Systems, Reference Services
Garnett, Anne, Comp.; Hill, Amelita, Comp. – 1986
A reference guide for online bibliographic searchers introduces and explains the major computer-searchable fields of the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database, presents field access labels or commands of three online ERIC database vendors--BRS, DIALOG, and ORBIT--and lists the codes necessary for searching particular ERIC…
Descriptors: Databases, Information Retrieval, Online Searching, Online Systems

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

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
Oppenheim, C.; Perryman, S. – Database, 1980
Evaluates these two bibliographic databases for geosciences information in terms of their content coverage, search methodologies, user effort, and analysis of results. (SW)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Geology

Weston, E. Paige; Lauderdale, Diane S. – RQ, 1988
Examines range of coverage and principles of inclusion of dissertations in PsycINFO by comparing searches done on PsycINFO and Dissertation Abstracts Online. Searchers are advised to be skeptical about the accuracy and completeness of vendor documentation and the practical journal literature. Search strategies used are appended. (eight references)…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Databases, Doctoral Dissertations, Online Searching

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
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

York, Charlene C.; And Others – Research Strategies, 1988
Reports on a study of the information-seeking behavior of users of Infotrac, OCLC, Newsbank Electronic Index, and LS/2 at the Bowling Green State University Libraries. Data gathered via interviews are discussed as they pertain to the user's profile; understanding of systems functions; effects on information-seeking behavior; and appropriateness of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Online Systems