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| Jaros, Joe | 1 |
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| Widman, Rudy | 1 |
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Johnson, Mary E.; Rosen, Barbara S. – Laserdisk Professional, 1990
Discusses methods and content of library instruction for CD-ROM searching in terms of the needs of end-users. Instructional methods explored include staff instruction, structured instruction, database documentation, tutorials and help screens, and floaters. Suggestions for effective instruction in transfer of skills, database content, database…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Information Retrieval, Library Instruction, Optical Data Disks
Jaros, Joe; Clark, Katharine E. – Laserdisk Professional, 1989
Describes the situation at the Texas A and M University Library that led to the decision to provide demonstrations of CD-ROM databases outside of the library setting. The equipment requirements, microcomputer selection, and use of large screen projectors are discussed, and guidelines are provided for organizing a transportable demonstration…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographic Databases, Computer Software, Costs
Widman, Rudy; Nourse, Jimmie Anne – Laserdisk Professional, 1989
Describes the objectives, development, and implementation of a course offered by a community college library that was designed to develop skills in electronic access to information. The discussion covers problems encountered in offering the course and an evaluation of its effectiveness. The lesson format used in the course is outlined. (CLB)
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Course Content, Course Evaluation, Information Technology
