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1. The effectiveness of an online catalog.

Author

Edmonds, Leslie, Moore, Paula, and Balcom, Kathleen Mehaffey

Subjects
*ONLINE library catalogs, *COMPUTERS & children, *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems, *CARD catalogs, *LIBRARY catalogs, *DIGITIZATION of library materials, *PUBLIC libraries
Abstract

Considers that if public libraries are going to convert to the use of online catalogs for public access, it is important to look carefully at the use of the catalogs by children. Presents three tests developed to measure children's skills and their understanding of and preferences in the use of the card catalog versus the touch screen online catalog; Methods behind the testing.

Published
1990

2. Linux at the Right Price.

Author

Minkel, Walter

Subjects
*LIBRARY automation, *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems, *COMPUTER operating systems, *LIBRARY catalogs, *ONLINE library catalogs
Abstract

Discusses the Linux operating system that is offered free to schools. Decision of the Riverdale school district in Oregon to use Linux's K12-LTSP operating system, which is tailor-made for K-12 schools; Other Linux-based software systems; Remarks from librarians about the system; Reluctance of library staff to let students access the library's online catalog from home.

Published
2003

3. \Children's Catalog, 18th ed./Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog, 8th Edition/Senior High School Library Catalog, 16th ed.

Author

Young, Jr., Terrence E.

Subjects
*JUNIOR high school libraries, *LIBRARY catalogs, *ONLINE library catalogs, *LIBRARY publications, *CATALOGS, *INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems, *LIBRARY book lists
Abstract

Features three library catalogs from WilsonWeb. "Children's Catalog," 18th edition; "Middle and Junior High School Library Catalog," 8th edition; "Senior High School Library Catalog," 16th edition.

Published
2004

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