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Peer reviewedLavin, Michael R. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Identifies some of the distinguishing characteristics of business information and examines their impact on reference transactions. Topics include characteristics of business patrons; question negotiation; dealing with patrons' expectations; helping patrons devise a search strategy; understanding search results; requisite skills for business…
Descriptors: Job Skills, Librarians, Library Policy, Library Services
Skov, Annette – Database, 1998
Examines guidelines for conducting quality Internet searches, highlighting subject catalogs, annotated directories, annotated directories with ratings or reviews, subject directories with ratings, subject guides, and information gateways. Discusses variable quality; evaluation criteria: metainformation, credibility, timeliness; quality assurance;…
Descriptors: Catalogs, Check Lists, Directories, Evaluation Criteria
Peer reviewedLutz, Marilyn – Library Hi Tech, 1984
Describes four major subsystems of OCLC's LS/2000, an integrated local library system which can be adapted to wide variety of library environments: multibranch circulation and online catalog searching; online cataloging and authority file maintenance; management report generation; and system set up parameters that translate local library policy…
Descriptors: Cataloging, Computer Oriented Programs, Databases, Display Systems
