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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1988
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED307882 |
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Table of Contents:
- Using PRO-SEARCH To Enhance an Online Searching Service: One Library's Experience. Arnold, Judith Zyzik, Ursula College Libraries Cost Effectiveness Gateway Systems Higher Education Menu Driven Software Online Searching Reference Services Search Strategies This presentation describes the features of the PRO-SEARCH front-end software package and how they can enhance online searching. The cost savings in terms of decreased connect time and convenience for the inexperienced searcher are discussed. The relationship between the quality of reference services and the effectiveness of using PRO-SEARCH in a small liberal arts college library is examined through the examples of the downloading feature and the accounting manager function of the software. Some limitations of the software are also mentioned. (Author/EW)