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Online Training for the End User or Information Consumer.

Gordon, Dena W. – 1983

A review of the literature indicates that innovations in technology are making it possible for the consumer of information, the end user, to gather his own information online. The information specialist's role is changing from that of a researcher to a trainer and leader in the information gathering process. Reports on end user training indicate…

Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Cost Effectiveness, Databases, Information Scientists

An Exploratory Study of Factors Affecting Usage of an On-Line Computer-Based Bibliographic Retrieval Service.

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Watt, James H., Jr.; Stefanov, Rebecca – 1984

The situational and personal factors affecting the usage of a computer based information service by health care professionals are described. Of 166 health care professionals who were identified as potential users of MEDLINE at the University of Connecticut, 126 carried out one or more online searches. Pre-use and post-use questionnaires were…

Descriptors: Databases, Health Materials, Health Personnel, Information Needs