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Peer reviewedHovde, Karen – College & Undergraduate Libraries, 1995
Proposes a new technique for teaching search strategies on CD-ROM databases, using common novice errors to illustrate basic search techniques. By incorporating examples of search errors, such as use of search terms that are too narrow or broad, or failure to utilize thesaurus terms, database users may more readily comprehend why searches are…
Descriptors: Databases, Error Correction, Librarians, Library Instruction
Bostian, Rebecca; Robbins, Anne – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Describes an experiment that examined the relationship between successful searching of CD-ROM databases by undergraduate students and various types of instruction provided by the library staff. The findings indicate that the only level of instruction that resulted in a significant difference was a live demonstration of searches. (six references)…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Comparative Analysis, Higher Education
Kern, Joanne F. – 1990
The lack of opportunity for high school sophomores to learn database searching was addressed by the implementation of a computerized magazine article search program. "Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature" on CD-ROM was used to train students in database searching during the time they were assigned to the library to do research papers…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Computer Literacy, High School Students, High Schools
Reese, Jean – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1993
Discusses the need for end-user instruction in searching CD-ROM databases and describes various instructional methods, including point-of-use; group instruction, e.g., demonstrations, workshops, and course integrated classes; written materials, e.g., manuals, templates, workbooks, and search forms; tutorials; and videotapes. Staffing needs,…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Group Instruction, Higher Education, Individualized Instruction
Peer reviewedDunning, Peter – Online Review, 1989
Describes methods used to increase the participation of staff and students in their own searching at the European Institute for Business Administration. Areas discussed include the use of CD-ROM and floppy disks as alternatives to online searching, and the development of a prototype expert system to help users move between online and offline…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Business Administration Education, Databases, Expert Systems
Peer reviewedDavis, Dorothy F. – Research Strategies, 1993
Describes a study of four methods used to instruct college students on searching PsycLIT on CD-ROM: (1) lecture/demonstration; (2) lecture/demonstration using a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel; (3) video; and (4) a computer-based tutorial. Performance data are analyzed, and factors to consider when developing a CD-ROM bibliographic instruction…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Demonstrations (Educational)
