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Lincove, David; And Others – 1988
The purpose of these guidelines is to assist librarians in providing students and faculty with appropriate information about computerized sources of information, particularly national online and compact disc (CD-ROM) databases. The guidelines offer ideas for brief, medium-length, and long presentations on the use of online searches, including…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Librarians, Library Instruction, Online Searching

Nisonger, Thomas E. – Library Resources and Technical Services, 1990
Explores the 1988 "Books in Print Plus" (BIP Plus) CD-ROM database to determine broad characteristics of material currently in print in U.S. book trade in terms of publication year; price; language; and audience, grade level, and illustration. Accuracy and potential of BIP Plus as a tool for generating data and testing hypotheses…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Bibliometrics, Books, Online Searching

Hartley, R. J. – Online Review, 1989
Evaluates the Library and Information Science Abstracts on optical data disk available through SilverPlatter Information Inc. The criteria discussed include installation instructions; ease of use; retrieval facilities; the results of a test search; the screen display; documentation; characteristics of the database; and cost and updating. (CLB)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Display Systems, Evaluation Criteria

Allen, Gillian – College and Research Libraries, 1990
Describes a study that examined the appropriateness of database selection by patrons using CD-ROM. The findings discussed include the effect of search experience on appropriate database selection, whether the database used affected search strategies, and patrons' opinions about the need for training and the success of the searches. (three…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education, Optical Data Disks

Allen, Gillian – RQ, 1989
Describes a study that examined patron response to and success in using bibliographic databases on CD-ROM. Perceived needs for training and satisfaction with the system were measured by asking patrons about ease of use, search success, their need for assistance, and preferences for CD-ROM or print research tools. The questionnaire used is…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Attitudes, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education
Harnett, Anne Marie – 1991
The Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database is now available to many libraries and curriculum centers on compact disc (CD-ROM version), making it easier for teachers to search for and locate materials for day-to-day classroom activities. This digest asks and answers six questions on the kinds of practice-oriented materials in the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Class Activities, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
Kahn, Paul – Optical Information Systems, 1988
Reviews six CD-ROM bibliographic databases: BRS/Colleague MEDLINE; Wilsondisc Cumulative Book Index and MLA International Bibliography; Dialog OnDisc ERIC; SilverPlatter Sociofile; CCOHS (Reteaco Findit) CCINFOdisc; and Knowledge Finder MEDLINE. Criteria used include browsing, using menus, refining a search, accessing an online version, and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Criteria, Evaluation, Menu Driven Software

Hood, William; Wilson, Concepcion S. – Information Processing and Management, 1994
Summarizes the findings of a recent study on the indexing practices used in the Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA) database. Descriptors, or indexing terms, from the thesaurus are analyzed; searching implications are discussed; and the relationship between the classification code and the descriptors is examined. (Contains 21…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Classification, Indexing, Library Science
Kabus, Karl, Ed. – 1989
In addition to outlining the 100 online services available to students, this guide provides basic information about electronic databases and instructions for conducting searches. After an introduction to the various types of searches possible and the costs of searches, the guide describes how to choose an appropriate database. The basics of…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Higher Education, Information Sources
Dunman, Susan – Electronic Learning, 1988
Describes the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC), a national information network in the field of education. Printed indexes are explained as well as online searching of the ERIC database. Online searching is emphasized, including search strategies, database vendors, cost considerations, gateway services, and CD-ROM versions. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cost Effectiveness, Database Producers, Educational Resources
Schultz, Kim; Salomon, Kristine – Library Journal, 1990
Describes a study that asked college students to compare CD-ROM and print versions of ERIC, PsycLit, and the Business Periodicals Index. The findings indicate that students found the CD-ROM versions to be faster and easier to use. Search strategies employed by students and the extent to which they required assistance are also discussed. (four…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, College Students, Comparative Analysis

Dyson, 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
Piette, Mary I.; Smith, Nathan M. – 1989
This manual introduces the novice searcher to ERIC on Disc and discusses how to prepare for a search by creating a search statement; how to locate ERIC terms using the Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors; and how to modify and limit the search using boolean logic. A computer keyboard illustration accompanies descriptions of the functions of the…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Guidelines, Higher Education
Kuntz, Robert A. – 1990
Opening with an introduction to the ERIC database, this guide provides a description of the organization and content of the SilverPlatter version of ERIC on CD-ROM. Citing examples of its uses, the guide explains the "Thesaurus of ERIC Descriptors," and provides a diagram of the computer keyboard used for searching ERIC using…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Literacy, Computer Software, Computer Terminals
Germain, Jack M. – Online Access, 1994
Description of the ERIC database covers suggested uses for teachers, students, parents, and researchers; information available in ERIC; how to access ERIC, including through the Internet; the AskERIC service that is available through the Internet; and steps for searching the database. A directory of ERIC clearinghouses is also included. (LRW)
Descriptors: Access to Information, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Networks, Educational Research
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