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Main Author: Mendelsohn, Jennifer
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1994
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ508724
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  • Human Help at OPAC Terminals Is User Friendly: A Preliminary Study. Mendelsohn, Jennifer Information Services Libraries Library Services Online Catalogs Online Searching Online Systems Reference Services Search Intermediaries User Needs (Information) Examines the provision of in-person help to users seeking information on online public access catalogs (OPACs). A significant change in the demand for service was identified when there was a change from offering traditional from-the-desk service to point-of-use help at the OPAC terminals. Results suggest that while it is important to continue to improve technology, human support is still needed. (JKP)