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Park, H.O.: Use of the Internet via universal access workstation (1996) 0.02

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Abstract: Describes the experience of the Henry Madden Library, California State University at Fresno, in using the Internet for information and reference work

Julien, H.: Bibliographic instruction trends in Canadian academic libraries (1997) 0.01

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Abstract: Determines how bibliographic instruction in Canadian academic libraries is evolving to meet this need in the current dynamic environment. The survey data revealed that traditional content and delivery continues to be stressed. Technology is reportedly changing bibliographic instruction in positive ways, towards the teaching of critical evaluation and research strategies and incorporating more hand-on user training
Source: Canadian journal of information and library science. 22(1997) no.2, S.1-15

Librarians on the Internet : impact on reference services (1994) 0.01
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Enthält die Beiträge: DIAZ, K.R.: Gatting started on the net; McGILLIS, L.: Gopher searching using Veronica; MARDIKIAN, J.: How to use Veronica to find information on the Internet; SMALL, J.J.: The Internet Goher: a reference tool; SCOTT, R.L.: Geoscience resources on the internet; MORGAN, K.A.: Economic and statistical information on the Internet; MAXYMUK, J.: Science resources on the Internet; KIBBEE, J.: A virtual library for librarians: JANET's bulletin board for libraries; NATALE, J.A.: Texas woman's university and White House communications on the Internet; POLLITZ, J.H.: Internet resources: opportunity knocks at the door; CROMER, D.E., M.E. JOHNSON: The impact of the Internet on communication among reference librarians; SILVA, M., G.F. CARTWRIGHT: The Internet and reference librarians: a question of leadership; HENDERSON, T.: MOOving towards a virtual reference service; ABELS, E.G., P. LIEBSCHER: A new challenge for intermediary-client communication: the electronic network; KALIN, S., C. WRIGHT: Internexus: a partnership for Internet instruction; STEPHENSON, N., D.J. WILLIS: Internet in-service training at the University of New Mexiko General Library; SANTAVICCA, E.F.: The Internet as a reference and research tool: a model for educators; ELLIOTT, C.S.: NREN update, 1993: Washington policy; STARR, S.S.: Evaluating physical science reference sources on the Internet; SEIDEN, P., K.A. NUCKOLLS: Developing a Campus-Wide Information System using the Gopher protocol: a study of collection development and classification issues; PERKINS, J.T.: The first mile down Internet I: development, training, and reference issues in the use of an X Windows interface for Internet access; NEUMAN, M., P. MANGIAFICO: Providing and accessing information via the Internet: the Georgetown catalogue of projects in electronic texts; PARKHURST, C.A., M.L. KWON: The Nevada Academic Libraries Information System: an application of Internet services; TOMER, C.: MIME and electronic reference services; STOREY, T.: The Internet and OCLC: broadening access to the world's information

Bushallow-Wilbur, L.; DeVinney, G; Whitcomb, F.: Electronic mail reference service : a study (1996) 0.01

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Abstract: Presents results of a study, conducted at the State University of New York at Buffalo, to examine the use of an e-mail reference service in 3 library units. Data gathered includes a snapshot of user demographics, question classification, and use patterns. The questionnaire survey found that the service was being utilized in a different manner than providers may have intended. One example demonstrates that projected use during off duty hours, weekends, and evenings was significantly lower than use during regular reference hours. In moving towards the virtual library, it is important that librarians learn more about the remote user and to consider additional electronic services. Although much is known about how e-mail reference services are administered and used, little is known about the 'invisible' people who ask the questions

Au, K.-N.; Tipton, R.L.: Webpages as courseware : bibliographic instruction on the Internet (1997) 0.01

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Kaczor, S.A.; Jacobson, T.E.: Bibliographic instruction for the Internet : implications of an end-user survey (1996) 0.00
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Abstract

As a constantly changing resource, the Internet poses a challenge for bibliographic instruction librarians. Until recently, there has been little effort to survey Internet users about their search behaviours or source of Internet instruction. Focuses on survey data collected at Albany University, SUNY, early in 1995. It provides information about how users learned to use the Internet (mostly by themselves), the penetration of the Internet instruction programme (only 13% of those surveyed had attended), and public awareness of both instruction and the availability of Internet terminals in the university library
Harris, S.R.: Webliography : the process of building Internet subject access (1997) 0.00
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Argues that librarians must take an active role in providing subject access to information on the Internet. Discusses aspects of bibliography that are relevant to online information resources, and proposes 'webliography' as an important responsibility for librarians. In taking up this task, librarians will not only be creating useful products for the user, but they will also be developing knowledge of the particular online literatures that are available, knowledge that will prove useful in providing reference and instructional services to their constituencies

Balas, J.: ¬The Internet and reference services (1995) 0.00

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Abstract: Looks at resources available on the Internet to help librarians use it effectively in reference services. Covers: resource guides, subject guides to resources, and directory services and indexes. Difficult reference questions can be answered through use of mailing lists e.g. Stumpers-L

RLG databases now available on the World Wide Web (1997) 0.00

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Abstract: Early in 1997, the US Research Libraries Group (RLG) opened up a new searching option to its RLIN (Research Library Information Network) bibliographic databases, its CitaDel files, and the English Short Title Catalogue (ESTC). The RLG searching interface Eureka now makes all 3 of them available through WWW browsers, as well as through Zephyr, RLG's Z39.50 server

Simpson, A.E.: Information-finding and the education of scholars : reaching electronic access in disciplinary context (1998) 0.00
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Abstract

Supports the current opinion and practice concerning extending bibliographic instruction (BI) in academic libraries to larger forms of electronic access. However, the BI model of offering isolated classes is inappropriate - it ignores the fact that information finding is best taught as part of the broader scholarly process and the reality that exposure to systems like the WWW is increasingly initiated in academic courses. Presents an argument for a team-teaching model of information finding instruction, stressing the needs of doctoral students
Basu, G.: Using Internet for reference : myths versus realities (1995) 0.00
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42 academic libraries in New Jersey were surveyed in 1994 to investigate the use of the Internet for reference work. 27 responses were received. The survey questions focused on: how many reference librarians used the Internet for reference queries, what training they had received, what types of reference activities were being conducted, how successful the searches were, what subject categories were searched, and what were the problems/barriers that prevented more frequent use. Reports the results and indicates possible solutions to problems
Kirby, H.: CLIP to Croydon Online : a community network in the making (1996) 0.00
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Croydon Libraries Internet Project, UK, is coming to an end in Mar 96. It aimed to access the value of the Internet to the general information services provided by public libraries; to identify the benefits of providing direct public access to the Internet; to investigate the contribution Internet access can make in a particular subject, for a selected group; and to consider methods of connection and networking models for public libraries. Describes the course of the project and sketches the early development of Croydon's community network, which has grown out the work of CLIP

Sloan, S.: ¬The Virtual Pathfinder : a World Wide Web guide to library research (1996) 0.00

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Abstract: The University of New Brunswick Libraries, Canada, has developed WWW based subject guides to the items in the libraries' collection which replaced paper publications known as pathfinders. The information guides students to sources of information on a given topic, giving locations of resources. Details the technologies used in designing Virtual Pathfinders and evaluates student and professional responses

Reference sources on the Internet : off the shelf and onto the Web (1997) 0.00

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Abstract: Issue devoted to reference sources on the Internet. Provides reference librarians with a core list of resources in a variety of subject areas available on the Internet. Articles are grouped under the following headings: general; business and social sciences; humanities; leisure studies; sciences; and a feature column on government information sources

Dickstein, R.; Greenfield, L.; Rosen, J.: Using the World Wide Web at the reference desk (1997) 0.00
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Explores techniques for integrating the WWW into day-today reference services. Identifies categories of queries that are likely to be answered more easily using the WWW. Explains how and when to use search tools. Stresses the importance of search statement format or syntax when using search tools. Traditional reference evaluation criteria should be used when deciding between print and online versions or ready reference materials. Bookmarking should be used to develop reference and subject specialist pages. Electronic collection development strategies should be developed

Ghilardi, F.J.M.: ¬The information center of the future : the professional's role (1994) 0.00

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Klassen, T.: Usenet as a reference tool (1995) 0.00
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Usenet is one of the most widely used services on the Internet. Recently, a handful of articles dealing with the mechanisms and personal use of Usenet have appeared in the library literature, but little attention has focused on Usenet as a reference tool. This is unfortunate since with Usenet we have the ability to query the knowledge of a large well educated population on just about any subject and receive responeses often within hours. provides a brief introduction to Usenet and how it can be used for reference work, plus a guide to some of the issues involved with posting reference questions to Usenet. Offers examples of reference questions answered using Usenet as a source
Laverty, C.Y.C.: Library instruction on the Web : inventing options and opportunities (1997) 0.00
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With the establishment of the WWW as a standard information tool in academic libraries, there is a greater demand for research assistance than ever before. Reference questions involve more teaching time given the number of interfaces clients confront as they navigate the book catalogue, electronic databases, and the WWW. Librarians require expert knowledge of multiple search strategies as well as the ability to teach others how to apply them effectively. Outlines hoe the WWW can function as a desktop publishing system, revitalize subject pathfinders and 'how to' guides, and promote the invention of interactive library tutorials. A Web site presenting design ideas accompanies this article at: http://stauffer.queensu.ca/inforef/tutorials/cla/clahome.htm
Weiss, S.C.: ¬The seamless, Web-based library : a meta site for the 21st century (1999) 0.00
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Taking a step beyond Meta search engines which require Web site evaluation skills and a knowledge of how to construct effective search statements, we encounter the concept of a seamless, Web-based library. These are electronic libraries created by information professionals, Meta sites for the 21st Century. Here is a place where average people with average Internet skills can find significant Web sites arranged under a hierarchy of subject categories. Having observed client behavior in a university library setting for a quarter of a century, it is apparent that the extent to which information is used has always been determined by content applicable to user needs, an easy-to-understand design, and high visibility. These same elements have determined the extent to which Internet Quick Reference (IQR), a seamless, Web-based library at cc.usu.edu/-stewei/hot.htm. has been used
Cloughley, K.: Digital reference services : how do the library-based services compare with the expert services? (2004) 0.00
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Reports on the performance of five free digital reference services (DRS) in answering ten reference questions. The first five questions were of a simple, factual, nature which should have ready answers. The second set of five were based on the subject of film studies. The answers to these questions varied from a simple one- or two-word response, to more extensive information, such as question 10. This study notes the use of various delivery methods for DRS: chat, Web forms, e-mail. It outlines the individual and co-operative approaches; and the challenges posed to the academic libraries by the so-called expert services. This study also intends to check if the services would ask for further information to ensure accuracy or simply provide the best answer based on the first query. It finds that there is often a trade-off between speed of response and quality or accuracy of response.

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