Online databases as research support and the role of librarians in their
promotion: The case of CroatiaLibrary Collections, Acquisitions, and Technical
Services
Volume 37, Issues 1–2, 2013, Pages 56–65
Darko Dukić
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.lcats.2013.09.005
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Highlights
• 73.5% of respondents stated that they used online databases in research.
• Online databases are viewed as very valuable research support tool by users.
• The respondents encounter certain limitations in using online databases.
• Librarians should have a more active role in promoting online databases and
in users' training.
• Different groups of users have similar perceptions regarding online databases.
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Abstract
The main aim of this study was to determine the extent to which Croatian
university teachers use online databases as a research support tool, and what
role librarians have in their promotion. Although the results show that within
Croatian higher education online databases are widely
acknowledged as important, they are used less frequently than in many
other countries, especially more developed ones. The differences in
online database perception between certain user groups were also tested. The
study has revealed the problems in database usage and indicated the ways in
which librarians can respond to users' needs more efficiently
and effectively.
Keywords
* Online databases;
* E-resources;
* Research support;
* Users' perceptions;
* Librarians
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