Problems with OPAC: A Case Study of an Academic Research Library
This study of the online public access catalog in a single institutional setting focuses on the nature of problems considered important enough by users to cause them to seek librarians' assistance. Characteristics of these users, types of searches they conduct, and the effects of their experien...
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| description | This study of the online public access catalog in a single institutional setting focuses on the nature of problems considered important enough by users to cause them to seek librarians' assistance. Characteristics of these users, types of searches they conduct, and the effects of their experience with the system are analyzed. The study serves as a model for other libraries interested in identifying user problems; it also provides suggestions for libraries considering the implementation of OPAC. |
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