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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
Perzylo, Lisa; Oliver, Ron – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1992
Examines the efficacy and utility of the National Geographic Society's Mammals Multimedia Encyclopedia, an interactive multimedia CD-ROM, used by 12-year-old elementary students as the principal source for a summary paper. Existing research, project methodology, student information seeking and recording strategies, form of information accessed,…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Encyclopedias, Grade 6, Hypermedia

Bevis, Mary D. – Reference Librarian, 1996
Describes a study conducted at Jacksonville State University (Alabama) that compared the ERIC print index, "Resources in Education" (RIE), to the ERIC index in CD-ROM format. Accuracy of results, time savings, and user satisfaction are discussed, and copies of the questionnaire and survey are appended. (Author/LRW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Indexes, Optical Data Disks, Printed Materials

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
Reese, Jean; Steffey, Ramona – Online, 1987
Discusses the use of optical disk technology in online searching and compares three versions of the ERIC database currently available on optical disk in terms of hardware requirements, ease of installation, scope and cost of the system, search procedures, displaying and printing results, and documentation and user support. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Software, Cost Effectiveness, Evaluation Criteria

Pope, Carolyn – Electronic Library, 1989
Describes an evaluation project in which King's College Library acted as a test site for the OCLC version of ERIC on CD-ROM. The description covers the provision of equipment, software, accompanying literature, and assessment questionnaires, as well as characteristics of the system and search facilities. Results discussed include user reaction and…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, College Libraries, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Williamson, Jeanine – Proceedings of the ASIS Annual Meeting, 1995
Examines whether the paper-medium structure of the major classics bibliography, "L'Annee Philologique", validly reflects information retrieval paradigms of individual classicists. Faculty and graduate student attitudes toward and use of features of the paper-medium form are discussed, and attitudes toward the upcoming CD-ROM version are examined.…
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Classical Literature, Graduate Students, Higher Education

Kenny, Richard F.; Schroeder, Eileen – RSR Reference Services Review, 1992
This study focused on how CD-ROM systems were being used in a college library and training users had received or assistance they required. Patrons completed surveys and librarians logged assistance requests to determine the level of assistance needed for CD-ROM workstations. Results showed most patrons need assistance from librarians even for…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Instruction
Balraj, Leela E. – 1994
This study attempted to determine if the type of training that CD-ROM patrons received had an effect on the satisfaction level of their search results by use of the survey method. Kent State University students, faculty, and patrons who used CD-ROM databases for information retrieval were asked to complete a one page (front and back) questionnaire…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Information Retrieval
Brandhorst, Ted, Ed. – 1989
The result of a comprehensive search for writings about the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) published between 1985 and 1988, this annotated bibliography lists 107 documents and journal articles about ERIC that were entered in the ERIC database during that period. The 1964-1978 edition cited 269 items. The 1979-1984 edition cited…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Clearinghouses, Comparative Analysis, Databases

Bucknall, Tim; Mangrum, Rikki – RQ, 1992
Reports results of an electronic survey of users of CD-ROM databases at a university library. Data are presented on experience level, database selection, how users learned of the service, use of multiple databases, favorite features, user satisfaction, preferred source of help, research strategies, and use of printed versions. A copy of the…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Services
Chen, Ching-chih; Raitt, David – Microcomputers for Information Management, 1990
Describes use studies of CD-ROM products in American and western European academic, public, and special libraries. Comparative results of the surveys are reported, including effect of CD-ROMs on library use of online databases, difficulties with different vendors' search techniques, and desired subjects of optical products. (10 references) (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Foreign Countries
Bader, Shelley A.; Piemme, Thomas E. – 1991
This report presents the objectives, methodology, and results of a study which assessed the selection and utilization of four MEDLINE search systems by faculty and medical residents at the George Washington University Medical Center. The four systems, which were provided or sponsored by the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, offer a wide range of…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Databases, Faculty, Higher Education
Siddiqui, Moid A. – International Forum on Information and Documentation, 1996
Searches conducted at the library of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Library (Saudi Arabia) were analyzed as to online versus CD-ROM, costs, academic department, user status, subject, databases accessed, and search strategy. A database management system was used to compile results, and statistics will aid in material selection and…
Descriptors: Costs, Database Management Systems, Databases, Higher Education

Culbertson, Michael – CD-ROM Professional, 1992
This study analyzed CD-ROM searches in five science and engineering databases in an academic library. Results indicated that users were usually able to obtain results and print records but that few used more sophisticated techniques to refine their searches. It was concluded that instruction in CD-ROM database searching should be a high priority.…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Computer Software, Higher Education, Library Instruction
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