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YOUmedia Chicago: Reimagining Learning, Literacies, and Libraries--A Snapshot Of Year 1. Working Paper
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Austin, Kimberly; Ehrlich, Stacy B.; Puckett, Cassidy; Singleton, Judi – Consortium on Chicago School Research, 2010
With the rise in the number of types of digital media and the time youth spend on these platforms, researchers theorize that interacting with digital media can provide significant motivation for youth to participate, create, and become active learners. The Consortium on Chicago School Research, with funding from the John D. and Catherine T.…
Descriptors: Research Methodology, Adolescents, Public Libraries, Learning Motivation
Obtrusive versus Unobtrusive Evaluation of Reference Service in Five Illinois Public Libraries: A Pilot Study.
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Weech, Terry L.; Goldhor, Herbert – Library Quarterly, 1982
Results of this study evaluating library reference service indicate a statistically significant difference at the .05 level between obtrusive and unobtrusive evaluation methods. Library staff answer a greater proportion of questions correctly when they are aware of being evaluated. The 30 questions used, a report form, and references are included.…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Data Collection, Library Personnel, Library Services
Use of Nonprofessionals at Reference Desk.
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Courtois, Martin P.; Goetsch, Lori A. – College and Research Libraries, 1984
Presents results of survey of 64 Illinois academic institutions which was conducted to determine library use of nonprofessionals at the reference/information desk. Characteristics of nonprofessionals, use patterns and desk hours staffed by nonprofessionals, referral and training, and trends for desk staffing are discussed. (Eight references are…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Higher Education, Library Personnel, Library Services
Reference Clientele and the Reference Transaction in Five Illinois Public Libraries.
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Weech, Terry L.; Goldhor, Herbert – Library and Information Science Research, 1984
Discusses data gathered from study assessing library users' behavior and perceptions of reference transaction. Characteristics of reference clientele (address, age, education), questions asked, answers given (type, source, length of time spent), relationships between variables, and cost of reference service are highlighted. Instructions and forms…
Descriptors: Cost Effectiveness, Information Needs, Library Services, Library Surveys
A Comparative Study on Information-Seeking Behaviors of Domestic and International Business Students
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Song, Yoo-Seong – Research Strategies, 2004
This study investigates information-seeking behavior of one particular segment of international students--international students seeking degrees in the field of business. The author surveyed domestic and international business students enrolled in the College of Business at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The survey was designed to…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Research Methodology, Library Services, Library Instruction
Analysis of the 1981/82 HEGIS/LIBGIS Responses of Illinois Academic Libraries. Illinois Library Statistical Report 9.
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Phenix, Katharine – 1983
One of a series of annual studies undertaken by the Library Research Center for and on behalf of the Illinois State Library, this report provides a detailed, question-by-question examination of the 143 responses (84% of the 170 Illinois academic libraries polled) to the 1981/82 Higher Education General Information Survey/Library General…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Library Collections