Electronic Mentoring of LIS Research Utilizing BITNET: An ACRL Pilot Project.

Gregory, Vicki L.

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ERIC Number: EJ450418

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Publication Date: 1992

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Electronic Mentoring of LIS Research Utilizing BITNET: An ACRL Pilot Project.

Gregory, Vicki L.

Proceedings of the ASIS Mid-Year Meeting, p155-64 1992

Describes an ACRL (American College and Research Libraries) project that utilized the electronic conferencing facility of BITNET to provide a system of mentoring for academic librarians conducting research. Results of an electronic mail survey of participants that examined experience levels, attitudes, problems, and communication patterns are reported. (six references) (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Computer Networks, Electronic Mail, Futures (of Society), Higher Education, Information Networks, Librarian Attitudes, Library Associations, Library Research, Listservs, Mentors, Teleconferencing, Use Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers

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Language: English

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