NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 3 results Save | Export
Bibel, Barbara – Library Journal, 2011
The year 2010 is historic because it marks the passage of a U.S. health-care reform bill as well as midterm elections that sent to Congress people looking to repeal it. Meanwhile, the public is waiting to see what it all means. It also saw the rise of personalized medicine, with genetics and electronic health records promising a more…
Descriptors: Genetics, Ethics, Consumer Economics, Health Insurance
Clement, Russell T. – Library Journal, 1985
Reports results of survey of 21 smaller to medium-sized (50,000-200,000 volumes) libraries which was conducted to determine factors used to make selection decisions in purchase of automated turnkey systems from established vendors. Factors examined include costs, software, hardware, and vendors for parts A (actual experience) and B (hypothetical…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Costs, Decision Making, Input Output Devices
Hernon, Peter; McClure, Charles R. – Library Journal, 1986
Reports results of unobtrusive testing of reference service (asking reference questions of library staff who are unaware of being evaluated) in government documents and central reference areas of 26 U.S. libraries. Accuracy of answers, interview and search process duration, referral, and use of catalog and technology are highlighted. (12…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Depository Libraries, Evaluation Methods, Government Publications