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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1991
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ434770 |
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- Training Endusers on MathSci Disc. Sichel, Beatrice Branch Libraries College Libraries Databases Higher Education Independent Study Library Instruction Microcomputers Optical Data Disks Physical Sciences Search Strategies Training Methods User Satisfaction (Information) Users (Information) Describes how the physical sciences library at Western Michigan University introduced a mathematical database on CD-ROM and trained patrons to conduct their own searches. The "Mathematical Reviews" database (entitled MathSci Disc) is described, and three types of training are discussed: informal demonstrations, self-instructional guides, and formal class presentations. (five references) (LRW)