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Main Author: Friend, Linda
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1985
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ325605
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  • Access to External Databases: New Opportunities to Interface. Friend, Linda College Libraries Databases Feasibility Studies Higher Education Information Systems Input Output Devices Library Automation Library Planning Library Services Microcomputers Online Searching Online Systems Reference Services Addresses issues involved in implementing Out-Dial program at Pennsylvania State University Libraries, where the feasibility of using online catalog terminals to access external databases is undergoing evaluation. Placement of terminals and microcomputers, "ready reference" searching, vendors, training, cost-effective searching, advantages of Out-Dial, and direct patron access are discussed. (EJS)