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CD-ROM Software Evaluation: Comparison of Searching ERIC on IBM and Macintosh

Author(s) -

Edwin B. Spragg

Publication year - 1992

Publication title -

college and research libraries

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.886

H-Index - 52

eISSN - 2150-6701

pISSN - 0010-0870

DOI - 10.5860/crl_53_04_342

Subject(s) - cd rom , ibm , computer science , ibm pc compatible , software , operating system , world wide web , information retrieval , multimedia , materials science , nanotechnology

In late 1989, the Albert R. Mann Library of Cornell University conducted a comparative study of user competence, behavior, and preference in the applicafion of text and graphics search-and-retrieval software. Silver Platter's IBM PC and Apple Macintosh programs (PC SPIRS and MacSPIRS respectively) were evaluated. Librarians observed 40 students who searched the ERIC database. The reactions of these student subjects were collected in written questionnaires. This study suggests the limitations of the curent state of the art in the application of graphical user interface principles to bibliographic search-and-retrieval software. It also provides insight as to some components and features necessary in an excellent workstation for use in accessing an electronic library

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