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Library and Information Science

Selected Works

1986

Articles 1 - 9 of 9

Full-Text Articles in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Using Structural Represantation Of Anomalous States Of Knowledge For Choosing Document Retrieval Strategies., Barbara H. Kwasnik, Belkin N. J. Sep 1986

Using Structural Represantation Of Anomalous States Of Knowledge For Choosing Document Retrieval Strategies., Barbara H. Kwasnik, Belkin N. J.

Barbara H. Kwasnik

No abstract provided.

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The Hard, Stony Path: The Personal Convictions Of A Christian Librarian, Lydia F. Knight Jan 1986

The Hard, Stony Path: The Personal Convictions Of A Christian Librarian, Lydia F. Knight

Lydia F. Knight

No abstract provided.

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Curriculum And Teaching Styles: Evolution Of Pedagogical Patterns, Laurel A. Grotzinger Jan 1986

Curriculum And Teaching Styles: Evolution Of Pedagogical Patterns, Laurel A. Grotzinger

Laurel A Grotzinger

No abstract provided.

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Book Review: An Introduction To Online Searching By Tze-Chung Li, Greenwood Press, 1985, Christine L. Borgman Dec 1985

Book Review: An Introduction To Online Searching By Tze-Chung Li, Greenwood Press, 1985, Christine L. Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

No abstract provided.

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Toward A Definition Of User Friendliness: A Psychological Perspective, Christine L. Borgman Dec 1985

Toward A Definition Of User Friendliness: A Psychological Perspective, Christine L. Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

No abstract provided.

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Why Are Online Catalogs Hard To Use? Lessons Learned From Information Retrieval Studies., Christine L. Borgman Dec 1985

Why Are Online Catalogs Hard To Use? Lessons Learned From Information Retrieval Studies., Christine L. Borgman

Christine L. Borgman

Research in user behavior on online catalogs is in its early stages, but preliminary findings suggest that users encounter many of the same problems identified in behavioral studies of other types of bibliographic retrieval systems. Much can be learned from comparing the results of user behavior studies on these two types of systems. Research on user problems with both the mechanical aspects and the conceptual aspects of system use is reviewed, with the conclusion that more similarity exists across types of systems in conceptual than in mechanical problems. Also discussed are potential sources of the problems, due either to individual …

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End-User Information-Seeking In The Energy Field: Implications For End-User Access To Doe Recon Databases, Christine L. Borgman, Donald O. Case Dec 1985

End-User Information-Seeking In The Energy Field: Implications For End-User Access To Doe Recon Databases, Christine L. Borgman, Donald O. Case

Christine L. Borgman

A software research and development project for the U.S. Department of Energy provided an opportunity to explore the information-seeking behavior of energy researchers. The DOE project, entitled “Online Access to Knowledge,” or “OAK,” is developing a microcomputer interface for improving end-user access to energy databases. Interviews with 18 researchers and 34 search intermediaries in energy-related fields indicate a reliance on databases as sources of information. The interview data suggest a migration of searchers toward commercial systems that offer the widest choice of database coverage. Despite previous efforts to encourage direct use of RECON databases, most energy researchers interviewed preferred that …

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Costs Associated With The Public Card Catalogs At The University Of Oregon Library, Karen S. Calhoun Dec 1985

Costs Associated With The Public Card Catalogs At The University Of Oregon Library, Karen S. Calhoun

Karen S Calhoun

Preprint of a chapter developed from a 1986 ALA conference presentation. Reports on a study to determine catalog card unit costs and how much staff time would become available if the library were to cease maintaining the public card catalogs.

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Une Allee Du Luxembourg - Vocal Solo (Bass), Keith D. Rowley Dec 1985

Une Allee Du Luxembourg - Vocal Solo (Bass), Keith D. Rowley

Keith D Rowley

A French art song for bass voice; words by Gerard de Nerval.

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