Cases in Online Search Strategy Contributor(s): Shuman, Bruce A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1563080435 ISBN-13: 9781563080432 Publisher: Libraries Unlimited OUR PRICE: $34.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 1993 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Computers | Web - Browsers - Language Arts & Disciplines | Library & Information Science - General |
Dewey: 025.313 |
LCCN: 93030745 |
Series: Database Searching |
Physical Information: 0.64" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.94 lbs) 279 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Novice and advanced online searchers can prepare for cost-effective electronic database searching with this new resource. Starting with approximately 50 typical reference questions, the cases track through the steps and components of successful searches. The process includes conversation and question negotiation, strategy formulation, discussion of alternative approaches, search algorithm, file selection, search results, evaluation, and further steps if necessary. The tone of the work is conversational and advisory, and emphasis is on practical and creative problem solving. A great practice tool for beginners and a valuable supplement to any text (such as Online Retrieval by Walker and Janes-see above) or course in electronic information access. |