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A Descriptive Study Of The Functional Components Of Browsing., Barbara H. Kwasnik
A Descriptive Study Of The Functional Components Of Browsing., Barbara H. Kwasnik
Barbara H. Kwasnik
The paper describes a descriptive study of the functional components of browsing, which is viewed as the strategic and adaptive technique that people use to search, scan, navigate through, skim, sample, and explore information systems. Data on browsing is collected from thirty participants -- ten each in three browsing formats: print, command-driven computer version, and hypertext window-environment version. Data collection is by means of several techniques: the collection of thinking-out-loud, task-concurrent protocols; open-question interviews during the task; observation; and video and sound recording. The aim of analysis is to describe functions of browsing such as: orientation, place-marking, transition, comparison, identification, …
The Teacher-Librarian As School Principal: A Natural Progression, Ken Haycock
The Teacher-Librarian As School Principal: A Natural Progression, Ken Haycock
Ken Haycock
Focuses on the roles and responsibilities of teacher-librarian in administration. How teacher-librarians are no different from others in education or librarianship who accept challenges of greater responsibility; Five major areas of responsibilities of school administrator; Administrative tasks of the teacher-librarians; Difference between the abilities of principal and teacher-librarians; Skills of the teacher-librarians; Qualities of a successful teacher-librarian.
The Exploration By Means Of Repertory Grids Of Semantic Differences Among Names For Office Documents., Barbara H. Kwasnik, Corinne Jorgensen,
The Exploration By Means Of Repertory Grids Of Semantic Differences Among Names For Office Documents., Barbara H. Kwasnik, Corinne Jorgensen,
Barbara H. Kwasnik
We used repertory grids to investigate the differences in names assigned to a selected list of 11 frequently mentioned office documents. The assumption is that naming reflects a classificatory decision and is based on a complex set of perceived aspects (which we call constructs) of the documents being named. We describe repertory grids as used in this application and summarize the resulting analysis.
Research Topics From The Program - Unanswered Questions: Gaps In Research On Reference Effectiveness, Jo Bell Whitlatch
Research Topics From The Program - Unanswered Questions: Gaps In Research On Reference Effectiveness, Jo Bell Whitlatch
Jo Bell Whitlatch
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Without You - Pop Vocal Solo, Keith D. Rowley
Without You - Pop Vocal Solo, Keith D. Rowley
Keith D Rowley
A song composed in a soft-rock pop music style with words by Kristen N. Anderson.
Automated Cataloging Of Rare Books: A Time For Implementation, Susan A. Massey
Automated Cataloging Of Rare Books: A Time For Implementation, Susan A. Massey
Susan A. Massey
Progress in the development of standards for cataloging rare books in an automated environment are reviewed, focusing on provisions for the special access files of importance to rare book collections. Suggestions are made for the transfer of data to machine readable formats and methods of storing and retrieving records. A list of reference tools for the automated cataloging of rare books is included.