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  • × author_ss:"Ensor, P."
  • × theme_ss:"Benutzerstudien"
  1. Ensor, P.: User characteristics of keyword searching in an OPAC (1992) 0.01 
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    Abstract
    Keyword and Boolean searching modes are now becoming more commonly available on OPACs, and questions have arisen regarding their use by library patrons. Which patrons use keyword searching, and which do not? This study attempts to begin providing answers to this question in the context of an academic library that uses Northwestern Online Total Integrated System (NOTIS) online catalog
  2. Ensor, P.: User practices in keyword and Boolean searching on an online public access catalog (1992) 0.01 
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    Abstract
    Keyword and Boolean searching modes are now becoming more commonly available on online public access catalogs, and questions have arisen regarding their use by library patrons. How difficult do users perceive these searches to be? Do those who use them tend to rely on them all the time to the exclusion of all other methods? This study attempts to provide answers to these questions in the context of an academic library that uses the Northwestern Online Total Integrated System Online catalog
  3. Ensor, P.: Knowledge level of users and nonusers of keyword/Boolean searching on an online public access catalog (1992) 0.01 
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    Abstract
    As more sophisticated searching capabilities become available on OPACs, librarians must wonder whether providing them is worthwhile. In order to determine whether users and nonusers of capabilities such as keyword and Boolean searching actually know how to use them properly, a survey was conducted of users of the NOTIS in Indiana State University Library. Results show a low degree of knowledge about keyword searching and points to the need for a built-in, easily used capability that does not require users to learn all the difficult precepts to be paid to automated aids to determining correct terminology for searching