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How Up-To-Date Is That Update?, Carol Tenopir
How Up-To-Date Is That Update?, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Timeliness of online and CD-ROM databases depends on both the frequency of updates and the currency of information being added in each update. Comparisons of two CD-ROM indexes - LISA and Library Lit - and of 12 online databases are offered.
Why Don’T Librarians Use Full-Text Databases?, Carol Tenopir
Why Don’T Librarians Use Full-Text Databases?, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
The majority of database use in libraries is on bibliographic or referral databases instead of full-text databases. The advantages of full-text databases and reasons that more libraries should use them are discussed.
Searching By Controlled Vocabulary Or Free Text?, Carol Tenopir
Searching By Controlled Vocabulary Or Free Text?, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Discusses the factors to consider in online searching in libraries. Controlled vocabulary versus free text; Database; Indexing policies that dictate how the vocabulary is applied; Topic to be searched.
Learning How To Search, Carol Tenopir
Learning How To Search, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Discusses several alternatives for learning about online searching. Computer-assisted instruction programs; List of textbooks and videotapes for used in online searching.
What Makes A Good Online Searcher?, Carol Tenopir
What Makes A Good Online Searcher?, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Profiles a good online searcher of databases through observation and intuition. Opinions on traits of a good searcher; Comparison of results of a series of searches by several searchers; Measures used to define good searching; Role of experience of searchers in successful searching; Prediction of online search performance by their scholastic aptitude; Standardized tests of cognitive style, creativity and personality.
Online Searching With A Microcomputer, Carol Tenopir
Online Searching With A Microcomputer, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Provides basic information on microcomputers, that are being used instead of terminals for online searching. Benefits of microcomputer; Hardware and software options for a microcomputer; Information on modems that can be purchased; Basic features to look for in communications software for a microcomputer; Initial investment requirement for a microcomputer.
Database Access Software, Carol Tenopir
Database Access Software, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Describes the In-Search database access software or gateways which are used for online searching. Packaging; Capabilities; Search process; Contents of the database cards; Limitations; Use of function keys and cursor movements.
Databases: Catching Up And Keeping Up, Carol Tenopir
Databases: Catching Up And Keeping Up, Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
Presents information related to commercially available online databases of interest to library professionals in the U.S. Textbooks on introductory overviews of online searching; List of monographs on online searching in libraries; Journal literature on databases on online searching; List of bibliographies on online searching; Directories of databases; List of periodicals and vendor periodicals.