ENABLE is a very powerful package that provides word‐processing, spread‐sheet, telecommunications, graphics and database modules. The individual modules rival the performance of…
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ENABLE is a very powerful package that provides word‐processing, spread‐sheet, telecommunications, graphics and database modules. The individual modules rival the performance of many single‐function packages. In addition, Enable provides features such as windowing and menu customization that make unique use of integrated package possibilities. Enable runs on IBM/PC/AT computers and sells for $695 from The Software Group, Northway Ten Executive Park, Ballston Lake, NY 12019, USA.(800) 634‐3470.
This case study describes the assignment of an academic health sciences librarian to another academic unit for a period of two years. This arrangement enabled the librarian to…
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Purpose
This case study describes the assignment of an academic health sciences librarian to another academic unit for a period of two years. This arrangement enabled the librarian to focus on work with an interdisciplinary team to assess the information needs and uses of public health workers in Washington State and to develop online resources to address those needs.
Design/methodology/approach
The assessment process employed semi‐structured discussions and interviews with segments of the workforce. “Information toolkits” – practitioner‐oriented and highly focused web pages that provided an overview of select notifiable diseases – were developed based on what was learned from the assessment.
Findings
This experience would not have been possible within the normal work environment and provided the librarian with knowledge, contacts, and opportunities not available otherwise.
Originality/value
An outcome of the assignment was increased knowledge of public health information needs among the community of health sciences librarians.
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The following bibliography focuses mainly on programs which can run on IBM microcomputers and compatibles under the operating system PC DOS/MS DOS, and which can be used in online…
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The following bibliography focuses mainly on programs which can run on IBM microcomputers and compatibles under the operating system PC DOS/MS DOS, and which can be used in online information and documentation work. They fall into the following categories:
The following paper discusses the costs involved when a library adds online bibliographic searching to the services it offers to its patrons. Reviewed in the study are total…
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The following paper discusses the costs involved when a library adds online bibliographic searching to the services it offers to its patrons. Reviewed in the study are total online costs, comparisons of manual and online search results, various pricing policy alternatives, and some probable future changes for online bibliographic searching.