A Statistical Study of Online Searches in an Academic Library.

Siddiqui, Moid A.

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ERIC Number: EJ530982

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Publication Date: 1996

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A Statistical Study of Online Searches in an Academic Library.

Siddiqui, Moid A.

International Forum on Information and Documentation, v21 n2 p3-20 1996

Searches conducted at the library of King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals Library (Saudi Arabia) were analyzed as to online versus CD-ROM, costs, academic department, user status, subject, databases accessed, and search strategy. A database management system was used to compile results, and statistics will aid in material selection and planning. (LAM)

Descriptors: Costs, Database Management Systems, Databases, Higher Education, Library Material Selection, Library Statistics, Library Surveys, Long Range Planning, Needs Assessment, Online Searching, Optical Data Disks, Search Strategies, Status, Use Studies

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Saudi Arabia

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