Databases by the Dozen: The Challenge of Multiple Interfaces at Penn State.

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Main Author: Friend, Linda
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Language:en
Published: 1994
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contents Databases by the Dozen: The Challenge of Multiple Interfaces at Penn State. Friend, Linda Access to Information Change Strategies College Libraries Computer Software Selection Databases Electronic Libraries Gateway Systems Higher Education Library Automation Library Instruction Library Personnel Library Services Man Machine Systems Online Catalogs Staff Development Standards Success User Needs (Information) Describes the alternatives used by the Penn State University libraries to respond to the challenge of providing access to the many different kinds of databases. Approaches include development of a generic interface based on the Z39.50 protocol; staff support, including instruction, reliable documentation, and staff involvement; and better user instruction. (KRN)
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spellingShingle Databases by the Dozen: The Challenge of Multiple Interfaces at Penn State.
Friend, Linda
Access to Information
Change Strategies
College Libraries
Computer Software Selection
Databases
Electronic Libraries
Gateway Systems
Higher Education
Library Automation
Library Instruction
Library Personnel
Library Services
Man Machine Systems
Online Catalogs
Staff Development
Standards
Success
User Needs (Information)
Databases by the Dozen: The Challenge of Multiple Interfaces at Penn State. Friend, Linda Access to Information Change Strategies College Libraries Computer Software Selection Databases Electronic Libraries Gateway Systems Higher Education Library Automation Library Instruction Library Personnel Library Services Man Machine Systems Online Catalogs Staff Development Standards Success User Needs (Information) Describes the alternatives used by the Penn State University libraries to respond to the challenge of providing access to the many different kinds of databases. Approaches include development of a generic interface based on the Z39.50 protocol; staff support, including instruction, reliable documentation, and staff involvement; and better user instruction. (KRN)
title Databases by the Dozen: The Challenge of Multiple Interfaces at Penn State.
topic Access to Information
Change Strategies
College Libraries
Computer Software Selection
Databases
Electronic Libraries
Gateway Systems
Higher Education
Library Automation
Library Instruction
Library Personnel
Library Services
Man Machine Systems
Online Catalogs
Staff Development
Standards
Success
User Needs (Information)
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