A Brave New World: User Studies in the Humanities Enter the Electronic Age.

Reynolds, Judy

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ERIC Number: EJ508696

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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A Brave New World: User Studies in the Humanities Enter the Electronic Age.

Reynolds, Judy

Reference Librarian, n49-50 p61-81 1995

An important part of reference services is the quality of print and electronic resources; information needs and behaviors of humanists must be considered as tools are designed for the humanities. Reviews studies of the research habits of humanists; discusses work habits, library use, design of access and indexing systems, and electronic resources. (76 references) (Author/AEF)

Descriptors: Access to Information, Behavioral Science Research, Computer System Design, Electronic Text, Humanities, Information Seeking, Library Networks, Library Services, Printed Materials, Reference Services, Research Utilization, Use Studies, User Needs (Information)

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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