ERIC Number: EJ913990
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010-Apr
Pages: 25
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ISSN: ISSN-1531-2542
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Spanish Faculty Preferences and Usage of Library Services in the Field of Science and Technology
Pinto, Maria; Fernandez-Ramos, Andres
portal: Libraries and the Academy, v10 n2 p215-239 Apr 2010
The authors compare Spanish faculty use of library services and the interest they express in value-added services and improvement actions. The results are based on data from a survey of 546 faculty in the field of science and technology. The study differentiates between the areas of pure science, engineering and architecture, and life sciences. Results reveal a general trend toward a greater use of virtual services, although some services such as in-person consultations remain popular. Interest in increasing collections is also expressed. Findings also reflect differences among the three groups. (Contains 3 figures, 5 tables and 48 notes.)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Sciences, Library Services, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Engineering, Architecture, Reference Services, Electronic Libraries, Library Materials, Access to Information, Information Needs, Teacher Surveys, Foreign Countries, Academic Libraries, Use Studies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain
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