Computerized Reference Sources: One-Stop Shopping or Part of a Search Strategy?.

York, Charlene C.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1988

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Computerized Reference Sources: One-Stop Shopping or Part of a Search Strategy?

York, Charlene C.; And Others

Research Strategies, v6 n1 p8-17 Win 1988

Reports on a study of the information-seeking behavior of users of Infotrac, OCLC, Newsbank Electronic Index, and LS/2 at the Bowling Green State University Libraries. Data gathered via interviews are discussed as they pertain to the user's profile; understanding of systems functions; effects on information-seeking behavior; and appropriateness of use. (19 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Information Seeking, Online Systems, Questionnaires, Reference Services, Search Strategies, Users (Information)

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses; Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires

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