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Publication Date: 1994
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Patron Online Catalog Success.
Thorne, Rosemary; Whitlatch, Jo Bell
College & Research Libraries, v55 n6 p479-97 Nov 1994
Reports on studies conducted to provide an in-depth picture of online catalog use in three aspects of library research: (1) as part of the reference process; (2) as used by unassisted users; (3) as a step in obtaining documents. The research methodology is offered as a model for surveying other library services or products. (14 references) (KRN)
Descriptors: College Libraries, College Students, Cultural Differences, Higher Education, Library Instruction, Library Research, Library Skills, Measures (Individuals), Models, Observation, Online Catalogs, Reference Services, Research Methodology, Search Strategies, Statistical Analysis, Tables (Data), Use Studies, User Needs (Information), User Satisfaction (Information)
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Language: English
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