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Reference Universe, Pete Mcdonnell, Kellian Clink
Reference Universe, Pete Mcdonnell, Kellian Clink
Library Services Publications
This original research described a comparison of 50 composition topics taken from my library instruction sessions with Reference Universe versus simple keyword searching of the online catalog. Pete and I concluded that twenty-three percent of the "good" hits in Reference Universe were also found in OPAC search and that the OPAC search found fewer "good" hits overall; but also found different relevant resources.
Herding Ejournals & Ebooks, Stephanie N. Aken
Herding Ejournals & Ebooks, Stephanie N. Aken
Library Presentations
No abstract provided.
The Value Gap., Carol Tenopir
The Value Gap., Carol Tenopir
School of Information Sciences -- Faculty Publications and Other Works
It is more important than ever, suggested several companies in the annual Database Marketplace Survey, to measure collection use fully and better evaluate the value of the library to its constituencies. Strategies range from focusing on usage statistics to guide collection development to measuring (and improving) users' perceptions of the library.
Building Online Content And Community With Drupal, Gabrielle Wiersma
Building Online Content And Community With Drupal, Gabrielle Wiersma
Collaborative Librarianship
No abstract provided.