User Characteristics of Keyword Searching in an OPAC.

Ensor, Pat

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ERIC Number: EJ438101

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Publication Date: 1992

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User Characteristics of Keyword Searching in an OPAC.

Ensor, Pat

College and Research Libraries, v53 n1 p72-80 Jan 1992

Describes results of a survey conducted at Indiana State University libraries that studied patron perceptions and demographics related to keyword searching on LUIS, the online public access catalog (OPAC) available through NOTIS (Northwestern Online Total Integrated System.) Demographics studied include age, status, frequency of LUIS use, and prior computer experience. (eight references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Age Differences, College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Catalogs, Online Catalogs, Prior Learning, Questionnaires, Search Strategies, Statistical Distributions, Surveys, Tables (Data), Use Studies, Users (Information)

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Language: English

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