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Main Authors: Belanger, Sandra E., Emmick, Nancy J.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1986
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ342903
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  • Use of Ready Reference Searching in Business Reference. Belanger, Sandra E. Emmick, Nancy J. Academic Libraries Business Cost Effectiveness Databases Fees Higher Education Librarians Library Research Online Searching Online Systems Reference Services Statistical Studies Subject Index Terms Tables (Data) Describes a study undertaken by San Jose State University of business-related ready reference searches done at that library. The results suggest that within certain restrictions of patron questions, librarian training, search cost, and the database, ready reference online searches can be the most cost effective approach to providing business information. (Author/CDD)