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Title: Library Studies Workbook.
Language: English
Authors: Scaun, Anatole, Bloomsburg Univ., PA. Harvey A. Andruss Library.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 53
Publication Date: 1994
Document Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner
Descriptors: College Libraries, Higher Education, Library Circulation, Library Collections, Library Guides, Library Instruction, Library Materials, Library Services, Library Skills, Online Catalogs, Orientation Materials, Reference Services, Search Strategies, Users (Information)
Abstract: This workbook is designed to introduce the Harvey A. Andruss Library at Bloomsburg University (Pennsylvania) to a novice user. It is one component in a self-paced unit in library instruction which also includes an exercise book and a computerized tour of the library. Chapter 1 is concerned with the orientation of the library and covers its physical layout; the library collections; circulation policies; library use guidelines; and floor plans. Chapter 2 examines the reference services of the library including the reference desk; library instruction and orientation; and online searching policies. Chapter 3 examines the online catalog including location of terminals; classification schemes; and search strategies. Chapter 4 introduces reference books, including a discussion of the various types of materials available. Chapter 5 discusses periodicals, abstracts, indexes, and CD-ROM. Finally, Chapter 6 examines the microform collection. Also included are a list of library hours and a glossary of library related terms. (JLB)
Entry Date: 1994
Accession Number: ED372764
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This workbook is designed to introduce the Harvey A. Andruss Library at Bloomsburg University (Pennsylvania) to a novice user. It is one component in a self-paced unit in library instruction which also includes an exercise book and a computerized tour of the library. Chapter 1 is concerned with the orientation of the library and covers its physical layout; the library collections; circulation policies; library use guidelines; and floor plans. Chapter 2 examines the reference services of the library including the reference desk; library instruction and orientation; and online searching policies. Chapter 3 examines the online catalog including location of terminals; classification schemes; and search strategies. Chapter 4 introduces reference books, including a discussion of the various types of materials available. Chapter 5 discusses periodicals, abstracts, indexes, and CD-ROM. Finally, Chapter 6 examines the microform collection. Also included are a list of library hours and a glossary of library related terms. (JLB)