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| Fritch, John W. | 1 |
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| Mandernack, Scott B. | 1 |
| Neuman, Delia | 1 |
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Peer reviewedChaplan, Margaret A.; Hertenstein, Edward J. – Library Trends, 2002
Discusses results of a questionnaire that was distributed to local union officials to determine their information needs and how they go about satisfying those needs. Highlights include union roles; information sources; effects of training on sources used; comparisons to previous research; suggestions for further research; and a copy of the survey…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Information Needs, Information Sources, Library Instruction
Peer reviewedFritch, John W.; Mandernack, Scott B. – Library Trends, 2001
The complexity of the information environment, and more uncontrolled distribution and access, lead to new issues for users. Reference services, with a stronger instructional role, must become more proactive in providing a fully developed repertoire of services responsive to the multifaceted queries facing librarians today. (Contains 31…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Change, Information Literacy, Information Services
Peer reviewedNeuman, Delia – Library Trends, 2003
Suggesting a diamond as a visual metaphor for upcoming research in school library media, this article discusses four questions that would occupy the corners. Questions examine contributions of library media programs to student achievement; roles of the library media specialist in today's schools; how students use electronic information resources…
Descriptors: Educational Media, Educational Objectives, Educational Research, Educational Technology
