Document (#2226)

Author

Alexander, B.B.
Gyeszly, S.D.

Title

OPAC or card catalog : patrons preference in an academic library

Source

Technical services quarterly. 9(1991) no.1, S.43-56

Year

1991

Abstract

Since the closing of the Sterling C. Evans Library author/title card catalog on march 6, 1989, librarians have observed a number of patrons who continued to use that catalog, even though NOTIS, the OPAC offered more comprehensive and current access to library holdings. To determine the reasons for this use, the authors prepared a one-page questionnaire, focusing on the users' preference for an inadequate card catalog in an environment which offers a superior OPAC. Card catalog patrons were then surveyed in order to gather data and build a user profile. Survey results were tabulated and analyzed, revealing the underlying reasons for users' preference for the card or online catalog. Conclusions will provide direction for improvements in users' access to online catalogs

Theme

OPAC
Benutzerstudien

Location

USA

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