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Peer reviewedLipetz, Ben-Ami; Paulson, Peter J. – Library Trends, 1987
Reports the rationale, design, implementation, and results of an examination of the impact of online subject catalogs on users by comparing their behaviors before and after catalog installation. Evaluation criteria included volume of use, types of searches, use of other catalogs, search time, user satisfaction, and need for assistance. (CLB)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Interpretation, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedHall, Richard B. – Library Trends, 1987
Study of trends in financing public library buildings reviews data on federal, state, local, and private funding sources since the Carnegie era, and discusses statistics on expenditures by category, including construction, equipment, and site. Data are presented in 12 tables and graphs. (30 references) (MES)
Descriptors: Construction (Process), Expenditures, Financial Support, Library Facilities
Peer reviewedNielsen, Brian; Baker, Betsy – Library Trends, 1987
Describes the research objectives, rationale, methodology, and findings of a model program developed at the Northwestern University Library, which examined whether online catalogs require instruction and, if so, how that instruction would be best delivered. (CLB)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Demonstration Programs, Evaluation Criteria
