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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1994
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ491437 |
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- 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)