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Main Authors: Ray, Kathlin L., Lang, Mary S.
Format: Recurso educativo Open Access
Language:en
Published: 1997
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Online Access:https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ554273
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  • Analyzing Search Styles of Patrons and Staff: A Replicative Study of Two University Libraries. Ray, Kathlin L. Lang, Mary S. Academic Libraries Data Analysis Higher Education Information Seeking Information Technology Library Catalogs Library Statistics Online Searching Periodicals Search Strategies Technological Advancement Use Studies Librarians at the University of Pacific (Stockton, California) designed a replication of an earlier transaction log study. Researchers found it difficult to compare the year-to-year data, primarily due to a continually changing technological environment. Findings did reveal a rise in student use of online periodical databases which subsequently impacted catalog searches. (Author/AEF)