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The Influences of CD-ROM Databases on Information Selection.
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Owen, Christine – Reference Librarian, 1996
Discussion of the use of CD-ROM databases focuses on a study conducted at Russell Sage College (New York) that examined user attitudes toward CD-ROM technology and shifts in journal usage patterns. Highlights include previous studies, comparisons of print indexes and CD-ROM databases, and suggestions for future research. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Comparative Analysis, Databases, Higher Education
Introducing Internet Services.
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Diaz, Karen R.; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1994
Four articles describe the usefulness of the Internet to reference librarians and discuss Internet search tools: "Getting Started on the Net" (Karen R. Diaz); "Gopher Searching Using VERONICA" (Lousie McGillis); "How to Use VERONICA To Find Information on the Internet" (Jackie Mardikian); and "The Internet…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Annotated Bibliographies, Computer Networks, Databases
Tiered Reference Services: A Survey.
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Coleman, Vicki; Hambric, Lynne; Fos, Dorothy; Ishaq, Fatimah – Reference Librarian, 1997
Analysis of user surveys at Texas A&M University indicated service is rated highest at the reference desk with 80.4% satisfied, while 55.3% found what they needed at the information desk and 55.3% in the database room. Although the information desk referred 62.5% to other sources, only 46.4% were satisfied with the referral. Includes survey…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Research
Issues in Implementing and Teaching the LEXIS/NEXIS Services in an Undergraduate Library.
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Adalian, Paul T., Jr.; Rockman, Ilene F. – Reference Librarian, 1995
Addresses issues related to implementing and teaching Mead Data Central's (MDC) Lexis and Nexis services in an undergraduate academic library. Topics include telecommunications, access, and equipment; printing; collection development; instructional issues, including staff training; structure of the database; publications and instructional…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Higher Education
The Omnipaedia Is Here, but Where Is It?
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Rettig, James – Reference Librarian, 1999
Discussion of electronic access to information focuses on a study conducted at the library of the College of William and Mary that used 40 reference desk questions to assess the value of printed sources, CD-ROMs, databases, and the World Wide Web. Also discusses the reference librarian as omnipaedia. (LRW)
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Databases, Electronic Libraries
Accessing Ethnic Group Information on CD-ROM: The Case of Southeast Asia.
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Carter, Christina E. – Reference Librarian, 1994
Discusses the need for information on ethnic groups in academic library reference departments; describes the use of automated indexes, CD-ROM, and online databases; and gives examples of indexing and usage of terms related to Southeast Asians in four CD-ROM databases: InfoTrac EF (Extended Family), ERIC, PsycLIT, and Business Periodicals Index.…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Access to Information, Asian Americans, Comparative Analysis
Selected Sources on the Internet.
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Scott, Ralph Lee; And Others – Reference Librarian, 1994
Five articles describe specific Internet resources, including geoscience and science databases; economic and statistical information; the JANET (Joint Academic Network) Bulletin Board for Librarians; and White House communications. A sixth article describes how practical applications of Internet information create new roles for reference…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Databases, Earth Science