Computerized literature search services in an engineering library

Abstract

Engineers exhibit some reluctance in using the total-text, large-scale, multi-data base search services. To overcome this, they are encouraged lo sample data bases in an on-line, real-time mode. They can determine relevancy at the terminal and help create, debug and update their profiles. They obtain information quickly on-site with microfiche and major journals. Personal contact, newsletters, seminars, and major journals. Personal contact, newsletters, seminars, - and response cards help humanize the system. False economies are avoided, such as restricting historical searches and combining profiles by department.