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Sanjeet Mann

2015

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Electronic Resource Availability Studies: An Effective Way To Discover Access Errors, Sanjeet Mann Sep 2015

Electronic Resource Availability Studies: An Effective Way To Discover Access Errors, Sanjeet Mann

Sanjeet Mann

Objective – The availability study is a systems research method that has recently been used to test whether library users can access electronic resources. This study evaluates the availability study’s effectiveness as a troubleshooting tool by comparing the results of two availability studies conducted at the same library before and after fixing access problems identified by the initial study. Methods – The researcher developed a six-category conceptual model of the causes of electronic resource errors, modified Nisonger’s e-resource availability method to more closely approximate student information-seeking behaviour, and conducted an availability study at the University of Redlands Armacost Library to …

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2014 Availability Study, Sanjeet Mann Jun 2015

2014 Availability Study, Sanjeet Mann

Sanjeet Mann

Data set from an availability study with University of Redlands students conducted in 2014. Data have been updated to correct errors with the way availability was initially reported. This data set supports a presentation given at the 29th Annual NASIG Conference in Ft Worth, TX.

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2013 Availability Study, Sanjeet Mann May 2015

2013 Availability Study, Sanjeet Mann

Sanjeet Mann

Data set from electronic resource availability study conducted in 2013 at Armacost Library, University of Redlands, finding that 346 of 400 (86.5%) of items were available in print, online or through interlibrary loan.

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2012 Availability Study, Sanjeet Mann May 2015

2012 Availability Study, Sanjeet Mann

Sanjeet Mann

Data set from electronic resource availability study conducted in 2012 at Armacost Library, University of Redlands, showing 250 of 400 items (62.5%) were available in print, online or through interlibrary loan.

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