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Peer reviewedBenson, James; Maloney, Ruth Kay – RQ, 1975
Analyzes the search process, isolating the pertinent elements that make up a search and identifying the many decision points in the process. (Author/PF)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Library Services
Peer reviewedReed, Lawrence L. – RQ, 1993
Discusses the need to reevaluate bibliographic instruction in academic libraries for an expanded online environment based on experiences at Moorhead State University (Minnesota). Topics addressed include the addition of databases to local online catalogs; student searching; search patterns; database characteristics; student search skills; library…
Descriptors: College Libraries, Databases, Higher Education, Library Catalogs
Peer reviewedAckerson, Linda G. – RQ, 1996
Outlines a model to promote more effective interaction between reference librarians and science graduate students conducting literature searches in preparation for dissertations. The model uses a sequential set of search strategies: searching subject indexes, identifying reviews, searching for "ancestors," searching for…
Descriptors: Academic Libraries, Bibliographies, Doctoral Dissertations, Graduate Students
